Municipal elections 2023

Spain's municipal elections, which take place every four years, will
be held on Sunday, 28th May 2023.

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Diputació: coherence or power

Diputació: coherence or power

José Antich

Wednesday, 28 of june of 2023 - 17:15

Marta Fernández of far-right Vox becomes speaker of Cortes de Aragón after accord with PP

Marta Fernández of far-right Vox becomes speaker of Cortes de Aragón after accord with PP

Fernández, a denialist of Covid, climate change and male violence, has just deleted part of her social media footprint

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Friday, 23 of june of 2023 - 17:04

Sexist, homophobic, and denialist: the new speaker of the Balearic Islands parliament

Sexist, homophobic, and denialist: the new speaker of the Balearic Islands parliament

The speaker, Gabriel Le Senne, of far-right Vox, has made online denials of male violence and attacked the LGBTI collective

Nura Portella

Tuesday, 20 of june of 2023 - 21:05

Jaume Collboni opens the door to the Comuns' entry into a "broader" Barcelona government

Jaume Collboni opens the door to the Comuns' entry into a "broader" Barcelona government

Collboni announces that the makeover of the Rambla will be completed in 3 years, instead of the 6 planned

Tuesday, 20 of june of 2023 - 19:10

After the hurricane

After the hurricane

José Antich

Tuesday, 20 of june of 2023 - 17:21

Who's the mayor? The new municipal map of Catalonia is now complete | DATA & MAPS

Who's the mayor? The new municipal map of Catalonia is now complete | DATA & MAPS

With new city councils constituted, 947 mayors take office in Catalonia. Look them up via our search engine and maps

Laura Cercós

Monday, 19 of june of 2023 - 21:46

Feijóo confirms the state's manoeuvre in Barcelona: "Spain has won"

Feijóo confirms the state's manoeuvre in Barcelona: "Spain has won"

The leader of the PP presents a decalogue that recovers the sedition and promises judicial "independence".

Abel Degà

Monday, 19 of june of 2023 - 20:16

Xavier Trias accuses Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni of "dishonest operations"

Xavier Trias accuses Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni of "dishonest operations"

Trias confirms that he will resign as councillor, but says he will first consolidate his team and "infuse them with strength"

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Monday, 19 of june of 2023 - 19:18

Well, indeed, the price of the Comuns

Well, indeed, the price of the Comuns

José Antich

Monday, 19 of june of 2023 - 17:35

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The "operation" by Spain's PSOE and PP that barred pro-independence Trias from Barcelona mayoralty

The "operation" by Spain's PSOE and PP that barred pro-independence Trias from Barcelona mayoralty

"It is the third time this has happened," denounced Trias after PSOE-PP-Comuns "operation", adding: "To hell with you all!"

Marta Lasalas

Sunday, 18 of june of 2023 - 12:22

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Collboni becomes mayor of Barcelona with votes of PP and Colau, who goes to the opposition

Collboni becomes mayor of Barcelona with votes of PP and Colau, who goes to the opposition

The Socialist candidate surprises and with 23 votes unseats Xavier Trias, who was left with 16 votes

Jordi Palmer

Saturday, 17 of june of 2023 - 18:02

Colau agrees to vote for Collboni as Barcelona mayor and go to the opposition, in line with PP formula

Colau agrees to vote for Collboni as Barcelona mayor and go to the opposition, in line with PP formula

At last minute, BComú group communicates its decision to vote for Socialist candidate Collboni despite having made no deal

Marta Lasalas

Saturday, 17 of june of 2023 - 16:39

Who'll be mayor? The map of Catalonia's municipal accords and the scenarios still open

Who'll be mayor? The map of Catalonia's municipal accords and the scenarios still open

Less than 24 hours before the constituent council sessions, there are still unknowns in cities like Barcelona and Ripoll

Pedro Ruiz

Friday, 16 of june of 2023 - 22:17

Collboni, in desperation

Collboni, in desperation

José Antich

Friday, 16 of june of 2023 - 17:26

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Xavier Trias and Ernest Maragall finalise an accord to govern Barcelona city

Xavier Trias and Ernest Maragall finalise an accord to govern Barcelona city

Under the city council agreement, Trias will be mayor of the Catalan capital, with Maragall as first deputy mayor

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 15 of june of 2023 - 22:33

Junts in a huff

Junts in a huff

José Antich

Thursday, 15 of june of 2023 - 17:33

Barcelona's mayor will be chosen at council meeting this Saturday, after Vox ends court action

Barcelona's mayor will be chosen at council meeting this Saturday, after Vox ends court action

Trias or Collboni? The new Barcelona city council will in the end meet this Saturday, but the mayoralty is still in the air

Jordi Palmer

Wednesday, 14 of june of 2023 - 20:51

Colau's last pirouette

Colau's last pirouette

José Antich

Wednesday, 14 of june of 2023 - 17:57

The right and far right take power in Spain's Valencian Country as PP-Vox coalition is formed

The right and far right take power in Spain's Valencian Country as PP-Vox coalition is formed

Vox's candidate, convicted of sexist violence, won't join the coalition but instead will be number 1 on general election list

Jaume Vich

Tuesday, 13 of june of 2023 - 21:34

How Ada Colau proposed to divide the pie in Barcelona with Collboni and Maragall

How Ada Colau proposed to divide the pie in Barcelona with Collboni and Maragall

BComú's plan, already rejected, proposed a proportional distribution of officials and districts between the three parties

Jordi Palmer

Tuesday, 13 of june of 2023 - 19:46

Colau and 'light' Trumpism

Colau and 'light' Trumpism

José Antich

Wednesday, 7 of june of 2023 - 17:39

No changes after Barcelona mayoral vote recount: Collboni second, Colau third

No changes after Barcelona mayoral vote recount: Collboni second, Colau third

Official count goes against the Colau team's hopes, and meanwhile, election winner Xavier Trias continues negotiations

Nura Portella

Friday, 2 of june of 2023 - 21:42

Arrimadas, the end of the escapade

Arrimadas, the end of the escapade

José Antich

Friday, 2 of june of 2023 - 17:56

Collboni casts his line at the PP

Collboni casts his line at the PP

José Antich

Thursday, 1 of june of 2023 - 19:51

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Barcelona election winner Xavier Trias warns Ada Colau not to do "anything strange"

Barcelona election winner Xavier Trias warns Ada Colau not to do "anything strange"

Trias gathers his team at the Barcelona town hall for the first time: "I'll talk to all parties with options to govern"

Pedro Ruiz

Wednesday, 31 of may of 2023 - 17:34

Putting on make-up in times of crisis

Putting on make-up in times of crisis

José Antich

Wednesday, 31 of may of 2023 - 13:02

Count them again: Collboni and Colau await the second and official vote count in Barcelona

Count them again: Collboni and Colau await the second and official vote count in Barcelona

Official counts of municipal votes begin on Friday, with the PSC only 141 votes ahead of BComú in Barcelona

Jordi Palmer

Tuesday, 30 of may of 2023 - 23:27

Xavier Trias opens the door to a pact with ERC and the PSC to "make a change in Barcelona"

Xavier Trias opens the door to a pact with ERC and the PSC to "make a change in Barcelona"

Trias is convinced that Collboni won't try to bar him from the mayoralty, although the Socialists aren't discarding anything

Marta Sánchez Iranzo / El Nacional

Monday, 29 of may of 2023 - 19:32

Pedro Sánchez calls a snap general election in Spain for July 23rd after local election losses

Pedro Sánchez calls a snap general election in Spain for July 23rd after local election losses

Spanish PM communicates his decision to the king, the day after the PP's triumph in local and autonomous elections

Abel Degà

Monday, 29 of may of 2023 - 11:45

Trias beats Colau

Trias beats Colau

José Antich

Monday, 29 of may of 2023 - 11:17

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Ada Colau calls on the PSC and ERC to shut Xavier Trias out of the Barcelona mayoralty

Ada Colau calls on the PSC and ERC to shut Xavier Trias out of the Barcelona mayoralty

The beaten Barcelona en Comú candidate argues that "the progressive forces add up to 24 councillors, and Trias only has 11"

Jordi Palmer

Monday, 29 of may of 2023 - 02:49

The PP's Albiol wins a crushing majority in Badalona, Catalonia's fourth largest city

The PP's Albiol wins a crushing majority in Badalona, Catalonia's fourth largest city

Controversial right-wing mayor of Badalona returns to power with huge support, as all opposition parties collapse

Núria Casas

Sunday, 28 of may of 2023 - 23:51

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Trias wins in a tense Barcelona mayoral race and closes the Colau era

Trias wins in a tense Barcelona mayoral race and closes the Colau era

Trias wins the elections in the Catalan capital with 11 councillors, followed by Collboni (PSC) with Colau's Comuns in third

El Nacional

Sunday, 28 of may of 2023 - 23:43

TV3 election day poll: Junts's Geis to win in Girona, with PSC ahead in Tarragona and Lleida

TV3 election day poll: Junts's Geis to win in Girona, with PSC ahead in Tarragona and Lleida

Catalan public television picks the Catalan Socialists to make gains in Lleida and Tarragona at the expense of ERC

Pedro Ruiz

Sunday, 28 of may of 2023 - 21:20

TV3 poll picks Ada Colau to win Barcelona mayoralty in tight duel with Jaume Collboni

TV3 poll picks Ada Colau to win Barcelona mayoralty in tight duel with Jaume Collboni

Catalan public TV's election day poll picks current mayor to win again (10 seats) followed by Collboni (9-10) and Trias (8-9)

El Nacional

Sunday, 28 of may of 2023 - 20:31

Voter turnout at 6pm: down in Barcelona and Catalonia, but up in Spain

Voter turnout at 6pm: down in Barcelona and Catalonia, but up in Spain

In Barcelona city, the districts of Sarrià and Les Corts showed the least vote fall at 6pm

Joan Tardà Fernández

Sunday, 28 of may of 2023 - 19:19

In the hands of the voters: Barcelona mayoral candidates give their final messages

In the hands of the voters: Barcelona mayoral candidates give their final messages

With the polls unclear about Sunday's outcome, Trias, Colau, Collboni, Maragall 'et al' have held their closing rallies

El Nacional

Saturday, 27 of may of 2023 - 00:00

The kidnapping in the Andalusian Socialists: an inside job, using a 'pistol' bought on Amazon

The kidnapping in the Andalusian Socialists: an inside job, using a 'pistol' bought on Amazon

Details of bizarre abduction of municipal councillor set up by her PSOE party colleagues emerge just before local elections

Lluís Bou

Friday, 26 of may of 2023 - 22:20

Vote-buying infects the Socialist campaign

Vote-buying infects the Socialist campaign

José Antich

Friday, 26 of may of 2023 - 17:44

Maragall fires back at Collboni: "He is the heir of those who betrayed Pasqual Maragall"

Maragall fires back at Collboni: "He is the heir of those who betrayed Pasqual Maragall"

ERC's mayoral candidate also accuses Xavier Trias of wanting to return "to the Convergència of the 80s"

Nicolas Tomás

Thursday, 25 of may of 2023 - 22:09