Janet Sanz, the leader of Barcelona en Comú in the city council, has announced her decision to leave politics. Sanz, who has been a key figure in Barcelona's municipal government, plans to resign from her council position in the coming months and will not hold any other institutional roles. The announcement was made during a press conference scheduled for Monday at 11:30 AM, where she is expected to provide further details about her departure.
Sanz has been a central figure in Barcelona politics since 2011, when she first entered the city council as a councilor for Iniciativa per Catalunya (ICV). Following the 2015 elections, she joined the Barcelona en Comú candidacy and became an essential part of the municipal government during Ada Colau's two terms as mayor. During this period, Sanz served as deputy mayor for Urban Planning, playing a crucial role in the city's development policies.
The departure marks the second major loss for Barcelona en Comú's municipal group in this mandate, following former mayor Ada Colau's resignation from her council position one year ago. Sanz had taken over leadership of the municipal group in October of last year, stepping into the role previously held by Colau. Her exit comes during her fourth consecutive term in office, having maintained her council position through multiple electoral cycles.
Sanz's decision to leave politics entirely, without seeking other institutional positions, signals a significant shift in Barcelona's political landscape. The 40-year-old politician from Tamarite de Litera (Huesca) had been a consistent presence in Barcelona's government structures for over a decade. Her departure leaves Barcelona en Comú facing leadership changes as the party navigates its position in municipal opposition following the end of Colau's administration.
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