PALMA / SÓLLER, 9 November 2026 — Francina Armengol, the lead candidate for the PSOE for the Balearic Islands in the Spanish parliamentary elections, has called in Sóller for the protection of public services, measures to tackle the housing shortage and effective climate policy. At a Socialist Party rally, she stressed the importance of government responsibility and warned against cuts and privatisation, for which she blamed the political right.
Armengol put social provision at the heart of her address, including strengthening healthcare and education and measures for low-income households. In her view, these policies safeguard social cohesion and help reduce regional disparities. She also criticised political forces that, she said, resorted to confrontation and weakened public institutions. The debate over the future direction is currently shaping the election campaign in the Balearic Islands.
Particular emphasis was placed on the strained housing market, which is putting pressure on Mallorca many households. Armengol advocated measures that prioritise affordable housing and curb speculation. In effect, she said, the interests of property owners and tenants must be balanced to offer young people and service-sector workers prospects. Effective housing policy is also a prerequisite for tourism to remain sustainable in the long term.
On climate policy, Armengol called for reliable, practical measures that cut emissions and make the islands more resilient to extreme weather. Parties that denied climate risks or delayed necessary action were acting irresponsibly, she said. The transformation of energy supply and sustainable transport offered opportunities for employment and innovation in the Balearic Islands.
Armengol was accompanied in Sóller by representatives of the PSIB-PSOE. Among those appearing on behalf of the Socialists were Amanda Fernández, secretary-general of the Federació Socialista de Mallorca, and Jaume Mateu from the Socialist group in Sóller. They called for united support during the election campaign and highlighted local priorities, including connections between municipalities and the protection of municipal services.
The statements were made at the event in Sóller and in accompanying reports. No specific new legislative initiatives or timetables were announced; the focus was on drawing distinctions and setting priorities in the ongoing election campaign in Mallorca and the rest of the Balearic Islands.
Editor: Phillipe Schmidt-Araguin (Article created with AI assistance).