Generalitat’s vice president Aitana Mas urged the Consell to move past debates about traffic congestion and instead focus on rolling out renewable power plants across the autonomous region. She called for a unifying approach that avoids tensions and personal frictions while accelerating the energy transition. Although Mireia Mollà, the Minister of Ecological Transition and head of Regional Policy, spoke without naming individuals, her stance highlighted the contributions of several leading figures who have risen to prominence in recent discussions around this issue.
During Consell’s weekly appearance following the plenary session, a call was made for coordinated work across government to advance green energy projects. The message stressed that the Generalitat aims to speed up operations across ministries by strengthening staffing levels. While Botànic’s commitment to the energy transition remained clear, the speaker emphasized a willingness to defend Compromís’ compromise theses. The need for a coordinated, orderly, and safe rollout of facilities—primarily photovoltaic installations—was underscored to avoid past bubbles seen in other sectors such as real estate. The natural environment and the local impact of each facility were deemed essential considerations for responsible planning.
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Mullah’s critique of the bottleneck in renewable energy exposes tension at Compromís
Discussions on renewable resources dominated the agenda last Tuesday when Mullah publicly encouraged a concerted effort from the entire Valencian Government to streamline procedures across departments. His remarks also centered on the Ministry of Economy, which he previously led, and on the general direction of landscape policy guided by Rosa Parto, a fellow Compromís member who helps frame the coalition’s core pillars. His statements provoked a reaction within Compromís, illustrating the friction that can accompany high-stakes energy transitions. The Valencian Parliament, including the coalition’s mayoral leadership, underscored that the transition cannot be pursued at any cost. He asserted that the parliamentary faction of Compromís should be satisfied with the trajectory of the agreement, while insisting that the energy transition must be fair, ecological, and cost-conscious.
Mullah’s critique of the bottleneck in renewable energy exposes tension at Compromís
Torró responded during the parliamentary session on Thursday by announcing a plan to redirect and reshape the department he leads. He signaled that policies related to renewable energy implementation would be overseen directly by him, with changes anticipated in the near term and visible within a few weeks. The episode featuring Compromís, spurred by Mullah’s remarks, reveals ongoing internal tensions within the pro-Valencian bloc as it approaches the final stretch of the legislative period and the upcoming electoral lists for 2023. With scrutiny focused on the Elche ministry’s leadership and past events such as the 2019 DANA floods or recent fires, questions have multiplied. The presence of Aitana Mas from Crevillent, who has taken a prominent role within the Initiative that includes Mullah as a member, has placed her at the center of the party’s leadership. This shift has many observers noting that the Elche-based minister may seek greater influence over department management. Some circles suggest speeding up certain procedures to expand photovoltaic parks, though others emphasize that rapid progress must be balanced with regulations that ensure territorial protection and environmental safeguards.