A deal with Vox to return Juanma Moreno as president of Andalucia is ‘virtually complete’, according to Partido Popular leader Alberto Nuñez Feijoo.

Speaking on the day Moreno faces his second investiture vote in the Andalucian Parliament, Feijoo said the two parties had largely finalised an agreement and were now discussing what ‘responsibilities’ Vox would take on in the new regional government.

The comments come after Moreno failed to secure re-election in the first round of voting earlier this week, falling two votes short of the absolute majority needed to remain in office.

The PP won 53 seats in last month’s Andalusian election but still finished two seats short of governing alone, leaving Vox’s support essential to avoid political deadlock.

Feijoo insisted any agreement should reflect the balance of power between the two parties, arguing that Vox’s role in government should be ‘proportional’ to the election result.

The final sticking point appears to be exactly what responsibilities the junior coalition partner would receive if the deal is signed.

Earlier in the negotiations, Vox made clear it wanted representation within the Andalucian government and pushed for commitments on issues including stricter immigration policies and its so-called ‘national priority’ agenda.

Moreno has repeatedly acknowledged that an agreement is necessary to form a stable government, although he has been reluctant to grant Vox ministerial positions.

Thursday’s second investiture vote is expected to determine whether Andalucia can finally form a government or face the potential of fresh elections in October.