On 24 November 2025, the Mallorca Island Council held an extraordinary plenary session in which it approved the initial draft of its 2026 budget, set at €761.7 million. The proposal, the largest and most socially oriented in the institution’s history, represents a 10% increase compared to the previous year. The budget was supported by the Popular Party and Vox, while full amendments submitted by the Socialist Group, Més per Mallorca and El Pi were rejected.
With this preliminary approval, the accounts now enter a period of public consultation before returning to the chamber for a final vote in the coming weeks.
Rafel Bosch, Councillor for Finance, highlighted that the budget strengthens social policies, addresses key challenges such as mobility, tourism pressure and social services, and advances major infrastructure projects. According to Bosch, six out of every ten euros are allocated to programs that support people, particularly the most vulnerable.
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Mallorca Council gives initial approval to the 2026 budget totalling €761.7 million
The accounts maintain a strong investment effort in infrastructure, social care, culture, tourism and land protection. Since 2023, several departments have experienced significant growth, with notable increases in the budgets of the IMAS, Equality, Culture and the Serra de Tramuntana Consortium.
Key budget areas for 2026
Social Welfare will manage €351 million, reinforcing local services, care homes, support programmes and measures aimed at people with disabilities or at risk of exclusion.
Territory, Mobility and Infrastructure will handle €133.8 million, focused on new construction projects, road maintenance, improvements to the ITV inspection service and enhanced territorial protection.
Environment, Rural Affairs and Sports rises to €54 million, boosted by European Next Generation funds, allocations for shelters, rural programmes and sports initiatives.
Culture and Heritage increases to €39.5 million, including additional support for cultural facilities, heritage restoration, craftsmanship and funding for the Teatre Principal, Mallorca Literària and the Maritime Museum.
Tourism receives €20.6 million, aimed at strengthening inspections, fighting illegal accommodation, awareness campaigns, and supporting key tourism bodies.
Presidency will manage €38 million, with more resources for equality policies, youth initiatives, cultural activities and a significant increase for the Serra de Tramuntana Consortium.
Finance, Innovation and Public Service will operate with €81.1 million, investing in firefighting vehicles and infrastructure, digital modernisation, cybersecurity, AI integration and the recovery of historical sites.
Economic Promotion and Local Development is allocated €43.4 million, focusing on municipal works, energy transition, water cycle improvements and support for local products and small businesses.