Overview
- David Quirós lost the confidence vote 14–13 in an extraordinary plenary, underscoring the PSC’s minority and the first use of this mechanism in the city.
- The opposition now has up to one month to register an alternative mayor through a motion of censure.
- Unless a rival majority coalesces within 30 days, the 2026 budget will take effect automatically despite the failed confidence vote.
- PP leader Sonia Esplugas proposes a cross-party government focused on public safety, more police and Guardia Urbana recruitment, cleaner streets and lighting, and tax cuts.
- ERC and l’Hospitalet en Comú Podem reject any arrangement involving Vox, narrowing the coalition math to unseat the Socialists, who hold 13 council seats.