Alcoi industrial and economic development dispute

Overview

Political debate in Alcoi has intensified regarding the city’s industrial capacity and economic direction. The political group Compromís has proposed the official termination of the La Canal industrial project, labeling it “unfeasible” and calling for the voiding of the Alcoi Sud protocol to seek more viable alternatives. To address land shortages, the municipality of Muro has offered roughly 500,000 square meters for a supramunicipal industrial zone.

Simultaneously, the Partit Popular (PP) and the Partit Socialista (PSOE) are clashing over economic data. The PP claims a 20% drop in industrial hiring during the first half of 2026 and notes a decline in the number of industries from 429 in 2012 to 313 in 2025, suggesting that a lack of land is driving investment to neighboring towns. The PSOE government has rejected these claims, arguing that while manufacturing has decreased, the total number of active companies has grown, reflecting a shift toward sectors such as construction, healthcare, and professional services.

Entities

Alcoi · Muro · Compromís · Generalitat Valenciana · Carlos Pastor

Timeline

1 day ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Alcoi political parties clash over industrial and economic trends
The PP and PSOE in Alcoi are clashing over the city's economic direction, with the PP citing industrial decline and land shortages while the PSOE highlights an overall increase in total businesses.
4 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Alcoi industrial project termination proposed by Compromís
Compromís seeks to end the unfeasible La Canal industrial project in Alcoi, while Muro offers 500,000 square meters of land as a regional industrial alternative.

Sources

alcoi23.com · alcoyinforma.es · alicanteplaza.es · aramultimedia.com · canalte.cat · diarilaveu.cat · ocio.diarioinformacion.com