Moreno hands vice presidency to Vox in Spain's new Andalusian government

Moreno hands the vice presidency to Vox: Andalusia's new government gets underway

On 2 July 2026, Juanma Moreno sealed the deal with Vox that allowed him to be sworn in with a record number of votes. The leader of the PP has ceded the Vice Presidency of the Junta de Andalucía (the regional government) to Manuel Gavira, who also takes over a regional ministry with powers over Tourism, Deregulation, Justice and Local Government. A move that rewrites the balance of power in Andalusia, but which raises questions about the price of the agreement.

What does Vox gain from the deal?

The vice presidency places Vox above the PP's regional ministers, a gesture of major political significance. However, the portfolio assigned — Tourism, with added responsibilities for deregulation and justice — could be read as a catch-all. Some analysts argue that Vox has secured a legislative platform (deregulation, justice) that goes beyond mere tourism management. Others, on the other hand, believe that Abascal's party has settled for little: a low-profile regional ministry with no control over Interior or the Economy.

Reactions to the agreement

The deal has created a divide in opinion. Some maintain that Vox has gained real power by securing the vice presidency and key areas such as deregulation. Others argue that the party has sold itself cheap by accepting a tourism portfolio instead of demanding heavier-weight departments such as Interior. The full agreement, which includes detailed commitments, has been published and is already circulating among analysts.

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Bottom line: The legislative term will be the acid test. If the PP delivers on what was agreed, Vox will have shown that government can be used to influence legislation; if not, the wear and tear will hit both parties. For now, the Andalusian board has changed colour, and it remains to be seen whether the distribution of power is as solid as it looks on paper.