The Andalusian Parliament will vote on Juan Manuel Moreno's investiture at the end of June. The PP seeks support from Vox after falling short of an absolute majority. Left-wing parties have already announced their opposition.
The Andalusian Parliament has scheduled the investiture debate for Juan Manuel Moreno to become president of the Junta de Andalucía on June 29 and 30. This decision comes after the president of the chamber, Jesús Aguirre, completed formal consultations with all political groups. Despite the urgency expressed by Moreno to accelerate the process, the Popular Party (PP) still lacks the absolute majority needed for a first-round victory, having secured 53 out of 109 seats—two short of the threshold.
Negotiations between the PP and Vox have been ongoing since June 9, but so far, no agreement has been reached. Both parties have kept the content of their discussions strictly confidential, with meetings taking place both in person and by phone. The only public comment from the PP has been Moreno's confirmation that there are "no new developments." Vox, for its part, has emphasized that policy measures are more important than government posts, but has not clarified its final position. The left-wing opposition—PSOE, Adelante Andalucía, and Por Andalucía—has reiterated its refusal to support or abstain in the vote, closing off alternative paths for Moreno.
The timeline is tight. If Moreno fails to secure an absolute majority in the first vote, a second round will require only a simple majority. Should no candidate be elected within two months of the initial vote, Andalusia would face new regional elections. The PP has indicated that holding the investiture before the summer break is essential to allow the new government to prepare and present the regional budget by October, as required by law.
During the investiture session, Moreno will present his program without time limits. The following day, each parliamentary group will have 30 minutes to respond, and Moreno will have 10 minutes to reply to each. The outcome of these negotiations will determine whether Andalusia avoids a prolonged political stalemate. The situation echoes the kind of political uncertainty seen in other European regions, such as the recent developments in Belgium, where Princess Elisabeth's debut at a state banquet marked a symbolic shift in royal roles amid broader institutional changes.
Andalusia is Spain's most populous autonomous community, and the formation of its government has significant implications for national politics. The investiture process is governed by strict parliamentary rules: an absolute majority is required in the first round, and a simple majority in subsequent rounds. If no president is elected within two months, new elections are automatically triggered. The current negotiations highlight the growing influence of Vox in regional politics and the challenges faced by the PP in forming stable governments without clear majorities. The outcome will shape Andalusia's political landscape for the coming years and could set a precedent for other regions facing similar parliamentary dynamics.
