The Valencian Parliament approves a subsidized tax relief package amid heated debate
The topic was introduced with urgency at the request of partners at Consell, PP, and Vox. Eight partial amendments, four from PSPV and four from Compromís, were discussed during the plenary session. The proposal, which would subsidize 99 percent of the tax, was rejected at the time and the law was ultimately approved in full, achieving definitive passage.
In this moment, PP and Vox hailed the development, arguing that no Valencian would have to sacrifice their parents’ inheritance in the future. The opposition countered with data indicating that 87.7 percent of individuals who carried out inheritance or donation transactions did not make any payments in 2022, and only 3.9 percent paid more than 5,000 euros. In the first portion of the general assembly, two changes were made to the overall law. The companion law, proposed by both PSPV and Compromís, marks another step toward approving these amendments, which also align with the tax cuts package Mazón announced several months earlier. (Citation: Cortes session records, official summaries)
Cortes president Llanos Massó faces frustration over computer malfunctions: “But what is this?”
There were no surprises, and the blocs remained unchanged in both votes and debates. While the parties forming the Regional Government applauded the tax cuts embedded in the law, the left accused them of prioritizing the wealthiest by pushing these cuts forward. (Citation: Legislative debate transcripts)
Finance Minister Ruth Merino defended the fiscal measures, highlighting that the law embodies a commitment to political change during the regional elections by easing the financial burden through six deductions for personal income, plus incentives for housing purchases. The measures are framed as improvements extending beyond three decades. (Citation: Ministry announcements)
Income reductions target a broad spectrum of social needs, including oral health and vision care through glasses and contact lenses, mental health support, sports expenses (30 percent and up to 150 euros), and assistance for complex diseases or brain injuries, including Alzheimer’s (up to 100 euros) along with a housing allowance.
Before voting, an open microphone allowed the president of the Cortes to hear Llanos Massó remark, “But what the hell is this?” while screens were being reviewed for the voting of amendments. A moment of disruption was captured again due to computer malfunctions in the voting system. Earlier in the week, Massó was heard saying, “We’re going to vote with our hands up and screw them.” In response, PSPV requested Massó’s censure. (Citation: Assembly transcripts and media coverage)