# Pamplona municipal government political shifts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pamplona-municipal-government-political-shifts > Updated: 2026-09-18T08:24:41.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The political landscape in Pamplona has been shaped by a strategic alliance between the Socialist Party of Navarra (PSN) and EH Bildu. This partnership facilitated a motion of censure that installed Joseba Asiron as Mayor of Pamplona. The alliance initially drew significant criticism, with opponents describing the move as a “betrayal of voters and victims of terrorism” due to EH Bildu’s historical refusal to condemn ETA crimes. The PSN defended the cooperation by supporting a new ‘Coexistence Plan’ developed with EH Bildu. During the final ‘Debate on the State of the City’ for the current legislature, Mayor Asiron defended his administration, stating his government has implemented approximately 90% of its programmatic agreement. He characterized the 2023 motion of censure as a necessary response to previous “political, economic, and institutional paralysis.” Opposition parties, specifically UPN and PP, have maintained their criticism, accusing the administration of avoiding municipal responsibilities and warning that the current coalition of progressive forces remains controversial. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-18: Pamplona City Council holds final legislative debate amid electoral tension Pamplona's final City Council debate of the legislature saw Mayor Joseba Asiron defend his administration's record while opposition parties from UPN and PP criticized the current governing coalition. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pamplona-city-council-holds-final-legislative-debate-amid-electoral-tension ### 2026-08-30: PSN faces criticism over alliance with EH Bildu in Pamplona The Socialist Party of Navarra (PSN) faces backlash for its alliance with EH Bildu, which facilitated the appointment of Joseba Asiron as Mayor of Pamplona. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/psn-faces-criticism-over-alliance-with-eh-bildu-in-pamplona --- Cite as: Pamplona municipal government political shifts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pamplona-municipal-government-political-shifts