Junts leaves Girona tripartite government, cites lost patience

Junts has announced its departure from the tripartite government in Girona, leaving the coalition of Guanyem and ERC in minority with only 11 of 27 council seats. Source: lavanguardia, infobae

Reasons for rupture

Gemma Geis, vice-mayor and leader of Junts, stated the decision was "very meditated" and that "they had run out of patience" regarding the city's direction. Source: infobae She cited lack of progress on issues like street cleanliness, service coordination, and the mayor's style. Source: infobae Junts had been warning for some time, with Geis writing an article stating "they had run out of patience." Source: lavanguardia

Political implications

The departure means Junts moves to opposition alongside PSC, PP, and Vox. Source: infobae Geis emphasized that Junts will practice "responsible opposition." Source: infobae The tripartite originally allowed an independentist government, preventing the PSC from taking office. Source: infobae Now, the mayor Lluc Salellas (Guanyem) and ERC govern in minority. Source: lavanguardia Geis denied the decision was motivated by electoral reasons, stating it was about improving governance. Source: infobae