All signs point to political factions backing a plan to hold a plenary session in the Valencian Parliament in March. In a landscape as volatile as politics, it makes sense to pursue what is feasible, and the parties laid out those boundaries yesterday. The Board of Trustees has scheduled a lengthy plenary for February 22 and 23, expected to run for ten hours as the agenda dictates.
From the outset, Botànic will base its approach on two major pillars: Anima Health and the creation of a Climate Change Agency. Delegates will also vote on the working committees’ conclusions about DANA and bullying. Additionally, the Board of Trustees approved a decree that lowers public transportation prices.
Socialist group member Carmen Martínez has proposed that a vote on rules be held for the debates on Cooperative Housing, Measures Against Population Decline, and the Citizen Participation Law. These three measures are planned for ratification in an extraordinary session next month, prior to Ximo Puig signing the resolution to dissolve the autonomous Assembly. A potential date discussed yesterday places this on Wednesday, March 8.
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The groups aligned with Botànic face time constraints that limit extensive discussions around Sustainable Commercial Law and Family Diversity. A key priority is the renewal of legal bodies, yet reform is stalled by trustee changes in Ciudadanos and a lack of consensus among major actors, suggesting that fresh assignments will come after the elections. PPCV’s proposal to form a commission to probe the Azud case also seems unlikely to advance soon.
new stage set
The most predictable development carries a twist this Tuesday, with arching alignments appearing inside the council. First, Compromís shifted its stance on the PSPV amendment to the Animal Welfare Act, citing a socialist technical problem. Carlos Esteve, Compromís deputy spokesman, stepped forward, joined by Unides Podem. The amendment argues that animal abuse should be disregarded if the incident occurs during rescue efforts, a point raised by Carmen Martínez as an example. With this criterion adjustment, the amendment and the law move toward full implementation.
Remaining questions involve Highways provisions and the Public Entertainment Act, as well as the abolition of prostitution. Papi Robles, the nationalist coalition’s trustee, underscored that a proposal of this magnitude cannot be settled in a single reading, as it would rush participation processes and shorten timelines.
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“An unfortunate proposal,” was the reception from some, who attributed the measure to a broader retreat from Sustainable Trade and other laws due to time constraints in this legislature. The PSPV, especially Justice Minister Gabriela Bravo, faces internal friction with government partners. Spokespersons warn that sustained efforts toward abolitionist measures could carry political costs if the party persists with its current strategy.
fishing in turbid waters
Opposition critics argued the plenary is packed with norms yet lacks motions of no confidence or illegal proposals from rival groups, aside from a motion from the PP. In interviews, Miguel Barrachina and Maria José Katala of PPCV questioned the so-called technical nature of the Animal Welfare Act amendment and described Botànic’s moves as chaotic. Vox remarked that the trio appears to be pursuing a backdoor route to resolve conflicts that the standard process could not absorb.
Additionally, the absence of a commission of inquiry on the Azud case drew attention. Catalá weighed in from the opposition side, labeling the situation as a boycott of the PSPV by those who see little interest in clarifying alleged illegal financing. Some warned that Compromís may vote in favor and leave the matter for the final plenary session. In any case, a high-intensity, last-minute plenary session is anticipated.