Azcón Calls for Mature Politics in PP-Vox Government Talks in Aragón

Jorge Azcón, acting president of the Government of Aragón and leader of the People's Party (PP) in the region, has emphasized the need for "adult politics" as negotiations with Vox commence to form a new regional government. Speaking on Tele 5's Ana Rosa program, Azcón acknowledged that while Alejandro Nolasco, Vox's regional leader, will participate in talks, the national Vox leader Santiago Abascal will have substantial influence.

Azcón ruled out seeking support from PSOE through abstention, differentiating Aragón's situation from Extremadura's government formation. He stressed that the talks, initially conducted via WhatsApp communications, will be lengthy and must strictly adhere to legal frameworks, focusing on common ground to reflect the center-right electoral majority in Aragón. The recent elections left PP as the strongest party with 26 of 67 seats, though without an absolute majority, highlighting the importance of collaboration.

He also connected the electoral outcomes to national political trends and expressed commitment to economic measures such as lowering taxes and attracting investment, alongside defending farmers' interests against European decisions like the Mercosur agreement. While a recent opinion piece from El País critiques the PP's focus on unseating Pedro Sánchez and raises concerns about Vox's influence on Spain's future policies, Azcón's approach in Aragón shows a pragmatic intent to responsibly navigate coalition complexities.

The coming weeks will be critical as PP and Vox aim to stabilize Aragón's government under a framework that balances regional priorities and wider national political dynamics.