Josep Grau i Seris, former Catalan Minister and politician, dies

Josep Grau i Seris, a prominent figure in Catalan public life, has passed away. Born in Mollerussa in 1945, Grau held several significant political positions, including Mayor of Mollerussa, President of the Diputació de Lleida, Member of the Spanish Congress, and Minister of Agriculture under the presidency of Jordi Pujol.

Grau was noted for his deep commitment to the rural sector and the agricultural world of the Ponent region. His political career was marked by efforts to modernize infrastructure, most notably his key role in advancing the Segarra-Garrigues Canal, a strategic hydraulic project designed to ensure water security and economic competitiveness for the Lleida region.