The Vox party has taken a wait-and-see stance regarding support for Juanfran Pérez Llorca’s candidacy for president of the Generalitat Valenciana. Party representatives have stated they do not intend to enter into written agreements with the Partido Popular (PP) candidate, considering such deals ineffective. They will decide how to vote only after hearing his policy speech at the parliamentary session scheduled for Thursday.
Internal discussions within Vox are focused on ensuring that the future regional leader is truly ready to commit to priorities important to their voters. Specifically, this concerns migration policy, the attitude toward European environmental initiatives, and the need to build new hydraulic infrastructure to prevent disasters like the devastating DANA in the autumn of 2024.
Vox’s Expectations and Conditions
The party emphasizes that their demands remain unchanged and transparent. Vox insists on rejecting support for European environmental initiatives, which they believe do not serve the interests of local residents. In addition, the party demands stricter measures against illegal migration and stresses the need for investment in infrastructure to avoid tragedies like the one that claimed hundreds of lives in October last year.
Inside Vox, members note that they have repeatedly faced unfulfilled agreements from their coalition partners, so now they prefer to rely on public statements and actual actions rather than formal documents. A decision on support will only be made after the candidate clearly states their position on key issues.
Pérez-Llorca’s Stance and the Opposition’s Reaction
According to those close to him, Pérez-Llorca himself remains calm and is preparing a speech in which he plans to take into account the wishes of potential allies. He is not inclined to sign any official agreements, but is willing to highlight the topics that concern Vox representatives. His team insists that there are no insurmountable differences between the parties and that all contentious issues can be resolved during parliamentary debates.
Opposition forces, particularly the socialists and Compromís representatives, accuse the Partido Popular of having already reached an informal agreement with Vox that it does not want to make public due to controversial points related to environmental policy and migration. In response to these accusations, PP representatives say that all decisions will be made transparently, during parliamentary discussions, not behind closed doors.
Parliamentary Procedure and Next Steps
The parliamentary session to consider the appointment of a new president of the Generalitat is scheduled for Thursday. Pérez Llorca will have unlimited time to speak, after which representatives of all parliamentary groups can ask questions and state their positions. The final vote will decide whether he can take office as head of the region.
Vox emphasizes that it will not compromise if it hears ambiguity or an attempt to please multiple political forces in the candidate’s speech. If Pérez Llorca’s position does not meet the party’s expectations, they are prepared to vote against his candidacy, regardless of the consequences this may have for forming the regional government.
Possible scenarios for how events might unfold
Tension remains high in political circles of the Valencian Community, as the outcome of the vote is still unclear. Despite talk of constructive dialogue, neither side is rushing to formally confirm any agreements. At the same time, observers note that both parties are interested in stability and continued cooperation, which could become the decisive factor in making a final decision.
In the coming days, it will become clear whether Pérez Llorca can secure support from Vox and form a new regional government. The results of the parliamentary debates and the reaction of political forces will show how strong the alliance is between the People’s Party and their potential allies.
