A sense of déjà vu lingers over Valencia’s Cortes as the renewal of statutory bodies once again moves through the corridors linking diverse parliamentary groups. The approach unfolds in informal chats, cross-talk, and pledges of forthcoming meetings. It is an issue that stalled at the close of the previous legislature. In March, Botànic attempted a final push, but the effort collapsed under PP resistance. Now, the political climate has shifted, and PP is signaling a bid to revive negotiations from their inertia, though the response from PSPV and Compromís makes a quick breakthrough unlikely.
On Thursday, Valencians voiced strong demands for a cordon around Vox, a stance they echoed from the previous term. The difference now is that Vox is part of the Consell, a position explained by the claim that Vox does not trust autonomous institutions. Ombudsman Joan Baldoví asserted that he would not support any candidate who backs a far-right formation.
Although their 15 votes do not strictly determine the renewal of the six pending bodies—Consell Jurídic Consultiu, Consell de Cultura, Consell de Universitats, Sindicatura de Comptes, Consell de Transparencia, and two members of the Consell Rector de À Punt—the possibility of a PP–Vox agreement without PSPV remains unlikely. A more feasible path would involve compromisadores from the major parties in a configuration that excludes Vox and aligns with those who defend these institutions.
The spokesman for the Valencianists argued for a vote that excludes Vox, framing the path as one of compromise among parties committed to safeguarding these bodies. He stressed that the goal is to move forward with a common stance that includes the opposing political group while maintaining principled distances from far-right influence.
Socialists and Compromís share a stance against whitewashing the far right and have paused an earlier agreement. Sources within this faction report receiving an initial outreach from PP to unblock assets, but no further talks with Compromís followed. Socialists indicate they are in no rush, noting that the disruption caused by the prior breakdowns remains a point of concern. They regret that PP seeks to advance renewals now, as the majority shifted to a provisional status last year rather than pursuing a full renewal when it could have been stable.
Looking at the broader picture, Baldoví reviewed the first hundred days of the PP–Vox administration in the Generalitat and highlighted perceived flaws and contradictions in both partners’ actions. He described the executive as sometimes appearing divided, with some members seemingly unsuited for ceremonial roles. He pointed to contradictions, such as one faction denying sexist violence while another either denying the issue or proposing a band-aid solution.
He characterized the school year’s start as among the worst in years, criticizing a sense of improvisation among some council members, who, in his assessment, violated the law through non-compliance. Another issue he raised concerned tax relief measures that effectively forgave taxes for those least in need, inviting scrutiny of fiscal policy and its fairness.
In this context, the Compromís Ombudsman did not hesitate to claim that the current leadership had regressed toward the pre-2015 management style, accusing it of attempting to erase the progress Botànic had achieved and to roll back reforms long in place.