Junts per Catalunya is ramping up its preparations for the upcoming electoral battle for Barcelona, as it still has not identified a candidate for the city's leadership just fourteen months ahead of the municipal elections. The urgency is growing to find a leader who can not only competently contest the elections but also unify the party amidst rising internal tensions regarding the replacement of Xavier Trias. In response to these challenges, the party has once again approached businessman Tatxo Benet, urging him to take on the candidacy role.

Tatxo Benet, former CEO of Mediapro, had previously declined this offer in late December. However, recent personal discussions with Carles Puigdemont seem to have opened up the possibility of his reconsideration. The party leadership is keen to have a strong candidate who can effectively consolidate support and quell the disputes that have emerged during the process of finding a successor to Trias.

This situation highlights the broader implications for Junts as it seeks to maintain political stability and competitive presence in Barcelona. The pressure to resolve these candidacy questions in a timely manner is crucial to ensure that the party can campaign effectively without internal dissent hampering their chances in the upcoming local elections. As political landscapes shift, the decisions made by Junts and potential candidates like Benet will have lasting impacts on both their standing in Barcelona and the overall political dynamics in Catalonia.