Results
The war’s consequences have led Valencia’s president to place inflation reduction at the top of the agenda. A set of measures was unveiled after the General Assembly, and they are designed to ease financial pressure on families and businesses. The plan extends several rates by as much as 10 percent and pauses the waste management fee until next July. It also keeps public transport free for young people and lowers certain charges by as much as half for a period extending through August. These moves join earlier actions from the year, including regional tax reforms that reduced taxes for about 97 percent of taxpayers and a broad social policy aimed at reducing divisions and widening opportunities for all residents.
Consell extends rate cut to August and allocates 5.6 million to aid energy
During a speech that foregrounded economic stability, the president highlighted a strong employment record, noting the creation of more than two million jobs and the region’s solid growth. Over the past seven years, the Valencian Community has added roughly 430,000 new jobs. A notable milestone mentioned was the arrival of a Volkswagen factory in Sanguto, described as the largest industrial investment in Spanish history. The project is framed as a cornerstone for the economic model envisioned by the Generalitat for the coming decade, one that emphasizes reindustrialization, digital modernization, and sustainable development.
Financing
The address also covered funding questions, presenting a practical agenda built around useful governance. The message advocated for a steady pace of policy action and a willingness to pursue agreements that free up capital for essential needs. It called for a fair and orderly approach to water resources and highlighted the importance of supporting key sectors that still face stiff challenges, including ceramics. The overarching call was for a fresh start: pause, discuss, and reach consensus. The speaker urged a Valencian society grounded in mutual respect, where differences can coexist without sectarianism and where progress is achieved through honest collaboration and shared values.