The Partido Popular (PP) in Ibiza has begun preparing for the final stage of the current legislature, with the party already looking ahead to the municipal, island council and Balearic parliamentary elections expected in May 2027.

The party held an internal coordination meeting on Saturday, September 5, bringing together its main institutional and organisational figures on the island. The meeting included Ibiza Council president Vicent Marí, the island's mayors, Balearic Government vice-president Antoni Costa and PP Balearic Islands organisational secretary and campaign coordinator Marga Durán.

The meeting was presented as an opportunity to review the PP's first three years in government, identify priorities for the remainder of the legislature and begin strengthening preparations for the next electoral cycle.

José Vicente Marí Bosó, president of the PP in Ibiza, said the party wanted to approach the final phase with responsibility and without complacency, while acknowledging that some of the island's long-standing problems remain unresolved.

PP looks ahead to the May 2027 elections

The party's political calendar is now increasingly focused on the 2027 elections.

Municipal elections, elections to the Consell d'Eivissa and elections to the Balearic Parliament are expected in May 2027. The PP is already beginning to organise its political strategy around those contests.

At the Ibiza meeting, Marí Bosó said the party's objective was to revalidate the majorities it currently holds on the island.

He also said the PP would begin visiting the island's different parishes to explain its record in government and listen directly to residents' concerns.

The move marks an early transition from governing towards electoral preparation, although formal candidate decisions are still some time away.

The PP currently governs across Ibiza's institutions

The 2027 election will be particularly important for the PP because of the degree of political control it currently holds across Ibiza.

Following the 2023 elections, the party took control of the Consell d'Eivissa and the island's municipalities, giving it responsibility for many of the key policies affecting residents and visitors.

Marí Bosó acknowledged that this position brings significant responsibility.

The PP is therefore approaching the final part of the legislature from the position of an incumbent administration. That means the party will be judged not only on its political promises but also on its record since taking office.

Housing remains one of Ibiza's biggest challenges

Housing was among the issues highlighted during the PP's review.

Marí Bosó acknowledged that important problems remain unresolved while arguing that measures implemented by PP governments have created the foundations for further progress.

Housing affordability and availability have become some of the most important political issues in Ibiza, affecting residents, workers and businesses that depend on the island's seasonal economy.

The issue is expected to remain central to political debate during the final year of the legislature and throughout the approach to the 2027 elections.

For the PP, the strategy is to point to the measures already implemented while accepting that housing remains one of the island's most difficult challenges.

Waste management highlighted by the party

Waste management was another issue specifically highlighted by Marí Bosó.

He pointed to the decision to send waste away from the island as one of the areas where the PP believes it has introduced an important structural change.

Waste has long been a major concern in Ibiza because of the sharp increase in population during the tourism season.

The PP presented its policies in this area as part of a broader effort to improve the island's infrastructure and reduce some of the pressures caused by its seasonal population.

Healthcare and education also part of the review

The PP leadership also highlighted public health and education among the areas in which it believes progress has been made during its time in office.

The party described these measures as part of what it considers a broader effort to establish longer-term solutions to Ibiza's structural problems.

These claims are the PP's own assessment of its record rather than an independent evaluation, but they are likely to form part of the political case the party will present to voters as the 2027 elections approach.

The party says illegal tourist accommodation has declined

Tourism-related pressure was another important subject discussed during the meeting.

According to the PP's leadership, the supply of illegal tourist accommodation across Ibiza's five municipalities has been reduced.

The party also pointed to enforcement measures aimed at combating illegal activity linked to tourism.

These statements should be understood as the PP's assessment of its own policies rather than an independent measurement of Ibiza's entire illegal accommodation market.

Nevertheless, the issue is likely to remain politically significant because illegal holiday rentals are closely connected to wider debates over housing availability, tourism pressure and the island's carrying capacity.

Vehicle restrictions remain a major policy

Marga Durán highlighted Ibiza's vehicle-limitation system as another important measure introduced during the current administration.

The legislation is designed to limit the number of vehicles arriving on the island during periods of peak demand.

Supporters argue that the measure can help manage congestion and reduce pressure on the island's roads and infrastructure during the summer season.

Durán presented the policy as an example of cooperation between the Balearic Government and Ibiza's local institutions, which are currently controlled by the PP.

The PP says it wants to avoid complacency

One of the clearest messages from the September meeting was that the party does not want to assume that its current electoral position guarantees another victory in 2027.

Marí Bosó warned against complacency and stressed the responsibility that comes with governing Ibiza's main institutions.

He said the party needs to recognise the confidence it received from voters in 2023 while remaining aware that residents will evaluate its performance at the next election.

That means the PP's strategy over the coming months is expected to combine defending its record with acknowledging that some problems remain unsolved.

Candidate decisions are expected later in 2026

Although the PP has begun its organisational preparation, decisions on individual candidates are not expected immediately.

Marí Bosó said candidate decisions would begin to be taken from November.

This means the September meeting was focused primarily on political coordination, priorities and electoral preparation rather than formally launching individual campaigns.

The next stage will involve identifying which policies the party wants to emphasise, listening to residents and determining who will represent the PP in the various 2027 contests.

The party wants to renew its majorities

The PP's stated objective is to maintain the political majorities it currently holds across Ibiza.

Marí Bosó said the party wants to revalidate what he described as comfortable majorities while also seeking greater representation in the Balearic Parliament.

The next elections will therefore be a direct test of whether voters believe the PP has delivered on the promises and priorities that helped it win control of the island's institutions in 2023.

Opposition alliances could shape the next election

The possibility of opposition parties joining forces is already part of the political discussion surrounding 2027.

Marí Bosó was asked about the possibility of several progressive parties presenting a united front.

His response was that decisions made by other parties are ultimately their own responsibility, while the PP's focus should remain on the policies it intends to implement.

Potential alliances could nevertheless become important as the election approaches, particularly if opposition parties seek to challenge the PP's current dominance across Ibiza's institutions.

At this stage, however, the exact political configurations for 2027 remain uncertain.

A stronger focus on direct contact with residents

The PP is also planning to increase its contact with residents over the coming months.

Marí Bosó said party representatives would visit Ibiza's different parishes to explain the work carried out during the current legislature and hear directly from residents.

The approach is intended to make the final year of the government's term more focused on direct engagement rather than simply institutional communication.

Housing, tourism pressure, public services, transport and waste are likely to feature prominently in those conversations.

What the PP says it has achieved since 2023

During its September coordination meeting, the PP highlighted several areas as evidence of progress during its time in government.

These included:

Waste management and the transfer of waste away from Ibiza

Measures related to housing

Public health

Education

Action against illegal tourist accommodation

Measures targeting tourism-related illegal activity

Vehicle limitation policies

Greater coordination between the Balearic Government and Ibiza's local institutions

These points represent the PP's own assessment of its record and will form part of the political narrative it presents as the 2027 elections approach.

The final year of the legislature begins

The September meeting comes at an important point in Ibiza's political calendar.

With roughly eight months until the expected May 2027 elections, the parties are beginning to shift from the normal business of governing towards electoral preparation.

For the PP, that means completing its programme, highlighting policies it believes have delivered results and identifying the issues where voters expect further action.

At the same time, opposition parties will be working on their own strategies and deciding how best to challenge the governing party.

What happens next?

The coming months are likely to see a gradual increase in political activity across Ibiza.

The PP will continue reviewing its record and consulting residents while preparing its electoral strategy. Candidate decisions are expected to begin later in the year.

The issues dominating the final stage of the legislature are likely to include housing, tourism pressure, transport, public services, waste management and the island's ability to manage its growing seasonal population.

The eventual 2027 campaign will determine whether voters believe the PP has made sufficient progress on those challenges to deserve another mandate.

PP Ibiza sets its sights on 2027

The September 5 coordination meeting marks the beginning of a more openly electoral phase for the Partido Popular in Ibiza.

The party remains in control of the island's main institutions and intends to campaign on its record in government while accepting that several major challenges remain.

Its message is therefore built around a combination of continuity and accountability: explain what has been achieved since 2023, acknowledge what remains unresolved and ask voters for another mandate in 2027.

With candidate decisions expected to begin in November and increasing contact with residents planned across the island, Ibiza's political season is already moving towards the next election.

Key Facts

Date of PP coordination meeting: September 5, 2026

Political focus: Final stage of the current legislature and preparation for the 2027 elections

Expected election period: May 2027

PP Ibiza president: José Vicente Marí Bosó

Consell d'Eivissa president: Vicent Marí

PP Balearic organisational secretary and campaign coordinator: Marga Durán

Key issues highlighted: Housing, waste management, healthcare, education, tourism pressure, illegal tourist accommodation and vehicle restrictions

Electoral objective: Renew the PP's current majorities in Ibiza and increase its representation in the Balearic Parliament

Candidate timetable: Candidate decisions expected to begin from November 2026