Right-of-Demòcrates coalition talks stall as CC backs David Baró; Demòcrates warm to Ladislau Baró

A conservative coalition being assembled to unite parties to the right of Demòcrates is progressing slowly, and insiders report five recent developments that are shaping negotiations.

First, part of Ciutadans Compromesos (CC) now favors former La Massana consul David Baró as leader of the project, replacing Carles Naudí as the previously preferred candidate. CC argues that, as the largest force in the prospective coalition, it should supply the lead candidate.

Second, CC has reservations about the role of members of Acció, now merged with the liberals in Acció Liberal. Some within CC are reluctant to do politics alongside certain figures from the former liberal split, complicating talks over candidate lists and responsibilities.

Third, efforts to reach an agreement with Unió Laurediana face major difficulties. Leaders in that formation acknowledge the party is nearly inactive after the setbacks in the last local elections severely damaged the project. Josep Majoral and the Pintat are reportedly no longer closely aligned, parts of the party have shifted support to Concòrdia, and rebuilding the organisation looks difficult.

Fourth, the group Virtus is currently unsettled. After almost two years of meetings and gradual party-building, the reality of the wider political landscape has left them sidelined. Presenting a solo list is seen as unrealistic: with the emerging conservative coalition and Carine Montaner attracting a conservative vote, there is little room for Virtus to win a significant share. Sources attribute this to slow progress and an inability to settle on a leader. Virtus faces a choice between joining a right‑leaning coalition or aligning with Demòcrates; Ladislau Baró is viewed as a natural fit for Virtus leadership, but joining Demòcrates could dilute Virtus and make it harder to reach voters dissatisfied with Demòcrates’ perceived centrism.

Fifth, and more positively for coalition prospects, Demòcrates has warmly received Ladislau Baró as a potential candidate for Head of Government. His perceived affinity with the party and representation of its conservative wing—without occupying an extreme position—means his leadership would likely facilitate negotiation over common territorial lists. Sources say alternative candidates would make negotiations more complicated.