Moreno hopes for 'reasonable and fair' deal with Vox, confirms investiture talks yet to start

Juan Manuel Moreno, the acting president of the Andalusian regional government, confirmed that talks with the far-right Vox party to secure his investiture have not yet started but are expected to begin soon. This marks a shift from his initial post-election stance of aiming to govern alone.

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the agreement be reasonable, fair and that it represents the general interest of the Andalusians.

Moreno expressed his hope for a "reasonable and fair" agreement that reflects the general interest of the Andalusian people. However, he acknowledged that the conversations have not commenced, leaving the outcome uncertain. He alluded to the Caminito del Rey bridge inauguration, suggesting they would cross that bridge when they come to it.

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But we have not yet started those conversations and, therefore, we do not know where this little path will take us.

The Popular Party leader explained that the refusal of other political factions in the Andalusian Parliament to engage in dialogue or even abstain after the May 17 elections left him with only one option: to negotiate with Vox. Moreno previously highlighted his party's significant victory, gaining 150,000 more votes than in the previous election and winning in nearly 600 out of 700 municipalities.

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Once the left has self-excluded from this dialogue, we only have one option for dialogue. And that option is with the political party Vox.

While Vox has not publicly stated its conditions, the Popular Party is aware that Vox secured government positions in Extremadura despite not initially demanding them. Moreno is now focusing on achieving a "government of stability, a moderate government, and a government that thinks about the general interest of all citizens of Andalusia," rather than explicitly seeking a solo government. He paraphrased a former socialist president, José Antonio Griñán, saying, "When we reach the bridge, we will cross the bridge," indicating a cautious approach to the upcoming negotiations.

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When we reach the bridge, we will cross the bridge.