Vox has formally urged the Valencian regional government to adopt a “national priority” policy in housing, social aid, and public services, proposing that such benefits be reserved for Spanish citizens only.
The party registered the initiative in Les Corts on Thursday, calling on the PP-led Consell to request the Spanish government guarantee “national priority and the sustainability of the welfare state for Spaniards” across all public assistance programs, housing schemes, and pension systems.
The proposal also includes measures to repatriate immigrants residing in Spain illegally and to eliminate free legal aid for foreigners involved in deportation proceedings. Vox argues that mass, uncontrolled immigration has strained public services, weakened social cohesion, and undermined citizen safety.
According to Vox spokesperson José María Llanos, the initiative stems from what the party describes as a clear political diagnosis: years of government policies have deteriorated the welfare state, overloaded public services, and eroded social unity.
The move follows similar agreements already established between the PP and Vox in the regional governments of Extremadura and Aragón, where the “national priority” principle has been incorporated into governance pacts. Vox claims the Valencian Community is now poised to become a pioneer in formalizing such alliances between the two parties.
The party asserts that the concept was already part of the investiture agreement for PP leader Juanfran Pérez Llorca, though it had not previously been documented in writing. By presenting the proposal as an urgent non-law motion, Vox aims to fast-track its adoption in the regional parliament.
Critics, including the Spanish government and left-wing parties, have labeled the initiative xenophobic and unconstitutional. Vox maintains that the policy is necessary to protect the welfare state and ensure public resources are prioritized for legal residents.
