The president of the Consell de Formentera, Llorenç Córdobahas presented a proposal to be debated at the next insular plenary, in which he asks the group Sa Unió PP-Compromís to urgently appoint the necessary councilors for the creation of a Governing Board and vice-presidencies. In its communiqué, Cordoba stresses that this measure is essential to close “once and for all, or at least minimize, the institutional crisis that has been open for months” and ensure the normal functioning of the Consell Insular. In addition, he stresses that any solution must respect “the will of the citizens of Formentera expressed in the elections of May 28, 2023”.
Context of the crisis
In the May elections, the coalition Sa Unió de Formentera PP-Compromís, led by Córdoba, obtained an absolute majority in the Consell Insular and won the seat in the Balearic Parliament. However, months later, the institution faced a crisis after the resignation of most of the Sa Unió councilors, who left their posts and went to the opposition. This situation left the Consell without a Governing Board or vice-presidencies, two key bodies for the administrative and political functioning of the institution. Although the Consell continues to operate, Cordoba recognizes that “this functioning is slower than it should be”.
Call for consensus
Cordoba has insisted on the need to overcome the current crisis to avoid further damage to the citizens of Formentera. The creation of a Governing Board would allow to resume the normal pace of institutional activities, ensuring a more efficient management of resources and services of the Consell. The next insular plenary will be decisive to determine if this proposal gets the necessary support and if progress is made towards the political stabilization of Formentera.
