Vox rejects first investiture vote for Andalusia's Moreno, leaving 48 hours for a deal

First vote fails

Vox confirmed it will vote against Juanma Moreno's investiture this Tuesday in the Andalusian Parliament, blocking his re-election in the first round. Manuel Gavira, Vox's regional spokesperson, told the chamber that no agreement has been reached with the PP.

We will not vote for the PP or Juanma Moreno; we will vote for the agreement when it exists.

The no vote was expected after national Vox spokesman José Antonio Fúster had already ruled out support for the first ballot. Moreno expressed regret but said he will continue negotiating with "maximum intensity" until the second vote on Thursday.

Vox's demands

Vox's conditions for a deal include what Gavira called "national priority," an end to what the party labels "climate fanaticism policies," deregulation to support producers, and a halt to open-door immigration.

Our yes will be a yes to national priority, to an end to climate fanaticism policies, a yes to deregulation that stops hindering our producers, and a yes to ending open-door policies to mass immigration.

Gavira also demanded written guarantees with deadlines, referencing a 2018 agreement that he said Moreno failed to honor after becoming president with Vox's parliamentary support.

In 2018 he became president thanks to Vox's support but he did not fulfill those agreements. We need guarantees.

Negotiation timeline

The PP won 53 seats in the 17 May election, short of an absolute majority, making Vox's 14 seats necessary for investiture. However, the PP did not initiate formal talks until 9 June, a delay Vox criticised. Gavira accused Moreno of "delaying the only possible agreement". Despite the late start, both sides acknowledge progress and continue talks.

1. May 17, 2026PP wins 53 seats in Andalusian election, short of majority.
2. Jun 9, 2026PP initiates formal coalition talks with Vox.
3. Jun 29, 2026First session of investiture debate opens in Seville.
4. Jun 30, 2026Second session; Vox confirms no vote, first investiture ballot fails.
5. Jul 2, 2026Second investiture vote scheduled; deadline for agreement.

Thursday's vote and beyond

If no pact is reached by the second vote on Thursday, the clock starts ticking: within two months from the first vote, a failed investiture would force a dissolution of parliament and new elections in late October. Moreno invoked this scenario to press for a deal.

We have the responsibility to reach an agreement as soon as possible, and there will be no lack of will from my political group.

The outcome will shape the stability of Spain's most populous region and could echo in national politics.