Ada Colau’s unexpected return
Ada Colau, the former mayor of Barcelona, has returned to the political scene with his recent designation as President of the Common sense Foundation. This decision, which comes earlier than many predicted, marks the beginning of a new stage for their formation, the commons.
A new dynamic with together
The relationship between the commons and together at the Barcelona City Council has taken a surprising turn. Both formations have joined forces to criticize the Mayor of the PSC, Jaume Collboni, especially in the context of the deficiencies in the Besòs-Maresme district’s rehabilitation plan. This collaboration is paradoxical, as Together he was one of Colau’s main opponents during his mandates.
A change of tactics
Despite their ideological differences, the strategy of the commons of distance from the PSC has caused them to seek alliances with Together to weaken the socialist government, although at the same time they maintain their support for the Government of Salvador Illa in the Generalitat.
INTERNES TENSIONS I EXTERNAL ALIANCES
The return of Colau not only affects relations with other parties, but also shakes the waters within the commons themselves. There is a division between the followers of Colau and those who come from the ancient ICV, which could trigger new tensions at a time when training seeks stability.
The dilemma of the unit to the left
As the commons approach Podemos to explore a possible unification of the transformative left in Catalonia, the figure of Colau becomes key. His favorable stance on the coexistence of Sumar and we can within the project of the commons could be decisive in revitalizing the progressive alliance.
The path ahead: Colau as a solution and challenge
With the absence of new convincing leadership and a clear strategy, Colau presents himself as the figure that could revitalize the commons in view of the 2027 municipal elections. However, his return also raises questions about their influence and the potential of internal instability that it can generate.
A complex panorama
Colau’s inheritance, marked by a controversial mandate, is a double thread that can play both for and against training. Their past decisions have been both the cause of the current crisis and the hope of renewal. His role in the Common sense Foundation will be crucial to determine the future of the commons.
