Vox has declined to support María Guardiola's immediate bid for the presidency in Extremadura but indicates a willingness to negotiate a future agreement if their conditions are met.
In the ongoing investiture proceedings for María Guardiola, the candidate from the PP for the presidency of the Junta de Extremadura, Vox has maintained its stance and voted against her candidacy in the first round. This vote, allied with members from PSOE and Unidas Podemos, means that Guardiola is unlikely to gain the necessary absolute majority to extend her term in office. Despite this setback, Oscar Fernández Calle, the leader of Vox in the region, has expressed a readiness to negotiate a potential agreement on Friday during the second voting round, where a simple abstention could allow Guardiola to become president.
Guardiola has addressed the assembly with a conciliatory speech aimed at bridging gaps with Vox, emphasizing the benefits of immigration for Extremadura's future. Her statements align with Vox's agenda, which focuses on issues surrounding immigration, suggesting she may wish to align policies to secure their critical support. Still, the negotiations depend heavily on Vox's demand for
