These European election results are set to trigger a near-complete renewal of Valencian members in Brussels. With the Popular Party winning, Esteban González Pons, number 4 on the PP list, will continue as a deputy in Brussels for a third term, the only Valencian currently to repeat. Marian Cano, placed at number 26 on the PP list, is left out for now. It would not be surprising if, over the next five years, the list shifts as some representatives move to other leadership roles, creating an opening for a second Valencia PP representative. The PP now holds 22 seats in the European Parliament.
Similarly, the PSPV is expected to clinch the two seats it had anticipated. Ex-minister Leire Pajín, the eighth on the Teresa Ribera-led list, re-enters the political frontline in Brussels after a period away from the spotlight. Alongside her will be Sandra Gómez, the PSPV spokesperson and leader in the city of Valencia, who stood at number 14 on the list. With Gómez’s move to Brussels, Valencia’s socialist leadership faces a period of renewal after eight years.
Compromís Returns to Brussels
The changes extend to Compromís, which returns to Europe after eight years with Vicent Marzà as its representative. The former Education and Culture regional minister sits at number 3 on the confederal Sumàr list, a project led by Yolanda Díaz that counts Valencian partners among its core supporters. Vicent Marzà will take over from Jordi Sebastià, who served as deputy in the 2014 term.
A Valencian on the Alvise List
The standout development will be the entry of Diego Solier Fernández, a Valencian and the second on the Se acabó la Fiesta list, the ultra-right party led by Alvise Pérez. This party, with no public funding and a base built through social media, has emerged as the election surprise, securing three European seats.
These shifts paint a picture of a broad renewal across Valencian representation in the European Parliament, with veterans handing over influence to a new generation and to smaller groups that exploited social media to broaden their reach. The Italian-inspired dynamics of European politics collide with local Valencian politics, underscoring how regional actors can shape a pan-European chamber through strategic alliances and fresh faces.
As the new parliamentary lineup takes shape, observers note that leadership in Valencia is poised for change. The departure and arrival of key figures in Brussels reflects a city that continues to play a significant role in Spain’s national party structures while simultaneously driving local political evolution. The coming months are likely to reveal how these dynamics influence policy priorities for Valencia within the broader European agenda, including regional development, education, culture, and social cohesion. The balance of seats among the main tribes will influence whom Valencia can push for influential committee placements and speaking slots within the Parliament’s various political groups.