# Catalan political symbol removal disputes

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/catalan-political-symbol-removal-disputes
> Updated: 2026-10-21T22:06:13.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Tensions regarding the use of political symbols in public spaces have emerged in Catalonia. The association Unión de Brigadas conducted voluntary actions to remove separatist propaganda from streetlights and urban furniture across nine municipalities, including La Garriga and Santa Coloma de Farners. The group argued that public spaces should remain neutral and criticized local administrations for failing to enforce regulations.

Following complaints from the Coordinadora de la Resistencia Cívica, the Electoral Board in Tarragona issued a directive ordering several municipalities—such as Altafulla, Valls, and Amposta—to remove ‘esteladas’ (independence flags) from public buildings and common areas within 24 hours. This order aims to ensure institutional neutrality ahead of the general elections scheduled for November 29.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Tarragona Electoral Board orders removal of independence flags

The Electoral Board has ordered Tarragona municipalities to remove independence flags from public spaces to ensure institutional neutrality ahead of the November 29 general elections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tarragona-electoral-board-orders-removal-of-independence-flags

### 2026-09-26: Unión de Brigadas removes separatist propaganda in Catalonia

The Unión de Brigadas association has removed separatist propaganda from public spaces in nine Catalan municipalities, citing a need for neutral public areas.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unin-de-brigadas-removes-separatist-propaganda-in-catalonia

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