Valencia has set a date for deputies to gather and discuss the candidacy for the region’s new head. On November 27 at 11:00 AM, the regional parliament will convene to consider the appointment of a new president. This time, the candidate is Juanfran Pérez Llorca of the Partido Popular, whose candidacy was officially registered on the last day for submissions.
How the Election Process Will Unfold
The session to confirm the new leader of the region is organized in strict accordance with parliamentary regulations. After consultations with parliamentary factions, the President of the Parliament, Llanos Massó, announced the start of the process. The candidacy will first be presented, after which the candidate will have unlimited time to outline their program and address deputies, requesting a vote of confidence. The session will then be paused for up to one day.
Next Steps and Possible Scenarios
When the discussion resumes, representatives from all parliamentary groups will speak in turn, starting with the largest one. Each will have thirty minutes, and the candidate will be able to answer questions for an equal amount of time. Short remarks will follow. Once the debates are over, the time for voting will be announced and the session will be suspended again until then.
The vote will be held publicly, with each member’s name recorded. To win in the first round, a candidate must secure an absolute majority of votes. If this does not happen, a second vote will take place two days later, where a simple majority will be sufficient.
What happens if the president can’t be elected?
If none of the candidates receives the necessary support after two rounds, the speaker of parliament will propose considering other nominated candidates, if any. The discussion and voting procedures will be repeated. If this still yields no result, further consultations may be held and the process can restart.
Thus, the coming days in Valencia are expected to bring intense political competition for the leadership of the region. The outcome of the vote will determine who will head the autonomous government and shape its policies for the coming years.
