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Catalonia 2027 municipal election developments – July 2026

Entities: Silvia Orriols · Vox · Junts · Enric Daza · Aliança Catalana

Overview

In early May 2026 Catalan parties grappled with organisational hurdles ahead of the 2027 municipal elections. The far‑right Aliança Catalana struggled to field candidates in major cities, while the left‑wing CUP debated contesting provincial capitals. The election calendar was confirmed later that month, prompting mayoral turnover: incumbent Marta Farrés sought a third term in Girona and 92 municipalities saw leadership changes. June saw decisive moves. Junts per Catalunya held a primary in Barcelona, electing veteran councillor Jordi Martí as its mayoral candidate and pledging city‑wide pacts with former mayor Xavier Trias. Barcelona’s council announced an intensive summer works programme to expand sidewalks, improve transport links and boost climate‑resilient infrastructure. Aliança withdrew its Figueres mayoral nominee Arnau Liesa after a disclosed personal relationship, naming other candidates such as Marc Villafañe (Girona) and historian Jordi Aragonès (Barcelona). In early July the campaign intensified, with Social‑democratic lead candidate Gerard Alís calling for rebuilding, maintaining most of the programme and seeking a broad left‑wing coalition that excludes the SDP. On 16 July the new independentist party Alhora presented its first municipal list, placing lawyer Maria Vila at the top in Sant Cugat del Vallès and highlighting unaffordable housing, a local referendum on municipal status, and deficiencies in public spaces, nurseries and senior‑care. The anti‑capitalist CUP announced it would not run a list in Terrassa, citing unfavourable conditions and a shift to grassroots activism outside the council. A new poll released in late July projected Aliança Catalana to surge to 23‑25 seats, making it the third‑largest force behind PSC and ERC. On 13 July Junts spokesperson Enric Daza declared his mayoral candidacy in Cambrils under the Aliança banner, with party leader Silvia Orriols emphasizing security and “order” in the town.

Timeline

  1. about 11 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.

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