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Felipe VI Champions Municipalism During 1,200th Anniversary Visit to Spain’s Oldest Municipality

The monarch framed local governance as the backbone of modern democracy with rural revitalization projects offering new hope to Spain’s depopulated areas.

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Overview

  • On June 3, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia traveled to Brañosera to commemorate the 1,200th anniversary of its Carta Puebla, the document that established Spain’s first municipality in 824.
  • In a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of his proclamation, Felipe VI linked Brañosera’s medieval charter to modern concepts of citizenship, liberty and equality.
  • The King described municipalism as the source of integration, participation and citizen rights at the heart of Spain’s provincial, regional and national institutions as well as those of the European Union.
  • The royal visit showcased local projects addressing rural depopulation through economic revitalization, digitalization and social cohesion in Palencia’s emptying communities.
  • Addressing residents, Felipe VI affirmed that their community plays a vital role in Spain’s future and encouraged continued engagement in local governance.