The vote was supported by the municipal government, Junts per Barcelona, Barcelona en Comú, and ERC. Meanwhile, the PP abstained, and the Vox group voted against the appointment.
The defender, having surpassed the two-thirds majority threshold required for election, begins a second term. Regulations set a maximum limit of two five-year terms, placing the end of his tenure around 2032, avoiding overlap with the municipal electoral calendar.
“"The work of the ombudsman helps improve the government. We have had a proactive Sindicatura."
During the debate, municipal groups presented diverse views on the future of the institution. While some parties called for greater proactivity in areas such as housing and coexistence, others questioned the need to maintain a municipal figure parallel to regional and state bodies.
The Sindicatura de Greuges de Barcelona is primarily responsible for overseeing the city council's actions and defending citizens' fundamental rights. Although its decisions are not binding, its reports have historically helped resolve conflicts and review administrative decisions.
