Catalonia 2027 municipal election developments – July 2026

Timeline

1. about 12 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Aliança Catalana surges to become Catalonia’s third force and fields mayoral candidate in Cambrils

   Aliança Catalana, led by Silvia Orriols, announced Enric Daza as its mayoral candidate in Cambrils as a poll shows the party poised to become Catalonia’s third force, overtaking Junts.

2. 11 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Catalan Parties Alhora and CUP Shape 2027 Municipal Election Strategies

   Alhora launched its first 2027 municipal candidacy in Sant Cugat, focusing on housing and a potential independence referendum, while the CUP said it will not run in Terrassa, opting to strengthen its anti‑cap‑l

3. 13 days ago

   [POLITICS] 7 sources

   Cambrils Junts councilors split over move to Aliança Catalana

   Aliança Catalana aims to grow in Catalonia, but Junts councilors in Cambrils split over joining; Enric Daza plans to run under Aliança, while Teresa Recasens and Laura Mellau deny any pact.

4. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Barcelona mayoral race heats up as PP challenger and Socialdemocratic leader outline platforms

   Socialdemocratic leader Gerard Alís admits past defeats and seeks a coalition, while PP candidate Daniel Siera attacks Barcelona's current administration and promises more police, cheaper taxes and new housing.

5. 29 days ago

   [POLITICS] 7 sources

   Arnau Liesa removed as Aliança Catalana mayoral candidate in Figueres over personal relationship

   Aliança Catalana stripped Arnau Liesa of its Figueres mayoral candidacy after learning of a relationship with a former student, launching disciplinary action as he resigned voluntarily.

6. 30 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Barcelona prepares for summer roadworks as Junts primaries select new leader

   Jordi Martí wins Junts Barcelona primary, pledging citywide cooperation, as the council rolls out extensive summer roadworks affecting major streets and aiming to finish by May 2027.

7. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Aliança Catalana fields mayoral candidate in Mont‑roig del Camp and occupies former leftist venue in Berga

   Aliança Catalana named a mayoral candidate for Mont‑roig del Camp and seized the former leftist Casal Panxo headquarters in Berga, signalling a push in Catalan local politics.

8. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 13 sources

   Jordi Martí wins Junts primary, becomes Barcelona’s 2027 mayoral candidate

   Jordi Martí wins Junts Barcelona primary with 40.29% (253 votes), defeating Calvo, Cuevillas and Freixa, and becomes the party’s 2027 mayoral candidate, backed by ex‑mayor Xavier Trias.

9. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 9 sources

   Jordi Aragonès named Aliança Catalana’s Barcelona mayoral candidate

   Aliança Catalana named historian Jordi Aragonès, cousin of former president Pere Aragonès, as its 2027 Barcelona mayoral candidate, pledging anti‑immigration housing policies and a sovereign city fund.

10. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Jordi Martí emerges as frontrunner in Junts per Catalunya Barcelona mayoral primary

    Junts per Catalunya primaries for Barcelona mayor feature four candidates, with Jordi Martí – backed by former mayor Xavier Trias – emerging as the clear frontrunner ahead of the 20‑21 June vote.

11. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    New mayoral candidates announced for Sabadell and Girona ahead of Catalonia's 2027 municipal elections

    Gabriel Fernández heads a four‑party coalition for Sabadell's 2027 mayoral race, while entrepreneur Marc Villafañe is the Aliança Catalana candidate for Girona, both aiming to address services, security and the

12. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Catalonia poll shows rightward shift as PSC plunges and Aliança Catalana surges

    Sigma Dos poll predicts PSC at 23.9% and 33‑35 seats, Junts 20‑24 seats, Aliança Catalana 19‑22 seats, leaving Catalonia’s parliament without a governing majority.

13. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Catalan independentist parties rally for upcoming municipal elections

    Junts leader Jordi Martí secures signatures for Barcelona primary; Girona mayor Lluc Salellas urges a stronger CUP for 2027 elections, outlining housing, language, energy and industry priorities.

14. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Catalonia prepares for 2027 municipal elections amid mayoral turnover

    Catalonia’s 2027 municipal elections loom as mayoral turnover hits 9.7 % of towns, driven by power deals, no‑confidence votes, resignations and regional appointments.

15. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Catalan parties Aliança Catalana and CUP confront candidate shortages ahead of 2027 municipal elections

    Aliança Catalana eyes a seat surge despite candidate gaps, while CUP weighs withdrawal from a capital city in the next municipal vote.