Overview
- Francisco de la Torre announced Monday that he will be the Partido Popular candidate for Málaga in 2027, said it will likely be his last campaign and added that completing a full term depends on his health.
- De la Torre framed access to housing, faster residential land releases and fixes to local energy supply as his immediate priorities for the city.
- Local opposition accused him of perpetuating a development model they say prioritised tourism and tech growth at the expense of affordable housing and neighbourhood quality.
- In Madrid both Reyes Maroto and Enma López cleared the endorsement threshold and are competing for a secret membership vote on 19 July with a possible runoff on 26 July, and both have asked for a head‑to‑head debate as they step up grassroots outreach.
- The decisions carry practical stakes: Málaga’s zoning, tourist‑housing rules and energy upgrades will shape housing supply and prices for residents, and the outcome of the Madrid primary will influence whether the PSOE can present a united campaign to challenge the PP in 2027.