A rare plenary session of the Valencian Parliament is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, 29 and 30 March, just before the May elections. The gathering will press ahead without the usual control session with Generalitat president Ximo Puig, a move critics say aims to curb legislative procedures. The Board of Trustees approved the plan and will reconvene on 21 March after the Fallas and Magdalena celebrations to set the agenda for what is being called a rapid sweep through parliamentary work. The Internal Government commission is slated for March 7, and the Valencia Radio and Television Commission is planned for the following day.
At a press conference, opposition members said Puig would not face questions at the legislature’s end, according to Europa Press. Mª José Catalá of the PP urged a control session and the activation of the investigative commission on the Azud case to be part of the agenda, arguing that the PSPV has already cleared parliamentary hurdles and moved forward with urgency.
wider context and commentary The focus on a final sprint by Botànic critics is described by some as a push to maximize vote totals rather than to consider dedicating a monographic session on youth issues. There is also demand for Finance Minister Arcadi España to explain the management of European funds, and there is praise for the Radio and Television commission finally convening to renew leadership at À Punt and to discuss candidate participation in the Consell. A trustee from Vox weighs in, suggesting another extraordinary plenary could be held and accusing Botànic of avoiding a control session before the election.
Strategic moves in the legislature Among Botànic-aligned groups, representatives from PSVP, Compromís, and Unides Podem defend the legislature’s record and recent parliamentary work, noting improvements and several new laws, including measures related to animal welfare, have advanced in recent weeks.
legal bodies
On the renewal front, questions surround the status of expired statutory bodies such as the Consell Jurídic Consultiu (CJC). A popular trustee says no notification has been received and describes the renewal process as paused, while Cs representatives argue against delaying matters further. Compromí’s trustee asserts that the group will do everything possible to resolve outstanding legislative issues and that there remains time to close the docket before the end of the legislature.