# Galicia local administration law reform

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/galicia-local-administration-law-reform
> Updated: 2026-10-14T16:17:44.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Xunta de Galicia has introduced a draft of a new Local Administration Law intended to replace regulations dating back to 1997. The legislation aims to modernize the local framework by simplifying bureaucracy, adapting to digital environments, and regulating the use of artificial intelligence in administrative decision-making. Key financial provisions include requiring provincial deputations to dedicate at least 15% of their budgets to municipal works and increasing unconditional funds for municipalities.

As the bill progressed to the Galician Parliament, details emerged regarding the authority to force municipal mergers. While the government stated it does not intend to pursue non-voluntary mergers, the current draft maintains a legal mechanism allowing the Parliament to approve involuntary mergers in extreme cases where municipalities cannot effectively provide public services. This provision was reinstated in the draft after an initial proposal sought to remove it.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Xunta de Galicia maintains power to force municipal mergers

The Xunta de Galicia's new local administration bill allows for the forced merger of municipalities in critical service-delivery situations, provided the merger is approved by law.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xunta-de-galicia-maintains-power-to-force-municipal-mergers

### 2026-10-05: Galicia approves new Local Administration Law

Galicia's Xunta approved a new Local Administration Law requiring provincial deputations to invest at least 15% of budgets in municipal works and services.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galicia-approves-new-local-administration-law

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Cite as: Galicia local administration law reform. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/galicia-local-administration-law-reform