Moreno defends pact with Vox as Andalusian decision

Juanma Moreno, president of Andalusia, has defended the coalition government with Vox as a purely Andalusian decision, insisting that the PP has not lost its essence.

In a meeting of the PP's regional executive, Moreno stated that the negotiation was "a question exclusively Andalusian, from Andalusia for Andalusia, reasonable and sensible" Source: ABC.es. He dismissed criticism from those who "self-excluded from the start" and compared them to those who "pact with Bildu, with separatism, or with the most radical left" Source: ABC.es.

Moreno emphasized that the agreement ensures stability, allowing the government to prepare the 2027 budget, advance reforms, cut taxes, and reduce bureaucracy Source: Infobae. He reiterated, "Does that mean we lose our essence? Obviously not. Does it mean the Andalusian way has died? Evidently not" Source: ABC.es.

PP official Elías Bendodo backed Moreno, stating the vía andaluza is "more alive than ever" and that Moreno negotiated well "from Andalusia and only thinking about Andalusia" Source: ABC.es.