The First Vice President and spokesperson for the Catalan Government, Antoni Costa, expressed his hope for a swift resolution to the war in the Middle East and for the fall of the ayatollahs' regime. "We couldn't look the other way," he said regarding the Israeli and US attack on Iran, and asserted that "feminism is more than just March 8th," while also insisting that the Iranian regime attacks women's rights. He also criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for his "No to War" stance. "He's trying to confront Donald Trump for purely electoral reasons," he lamented. "No one has asked Spain to go to war."

The Ministry of Business, Self-Employment, and Energy has informed the Governing Council of the voluntary resignation of the managing director of the Balearic Energy Institute (IBE), Hernando Rayo. Government spokesperson Antoni Costa explained at the press conference following the Governing Council meeting that the resignation follows the IBE's Board of Directors' agreement of January 2nd, proposed by the organization's president, and is in response to Rayo's voluntary resignation. According to current regulations, the appointment and dismissal of the managing director is the responsibility of the IBE's Board of Directors.

The Balearic Islands Bar Association will file an administrative appeal with a court in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria against the resolution ordering the transfer and relocation of an unaccompanied foreign minor in the Balearic Islands. This was approved by the Governing Council this Friday, as reported by the government spokesperson, Antoni Costa, at the subsequent press conference.

The Balearic Government accepted two high-profile resignations this Friday. The director of the Balearic Islands Employment Service (SOIB), Ismael Alonso, resigned just three months after taking office. In addition, the director general of Tourism, Josep Aloy, also stepped down, according to the government, for "personal reasons." Government spokesperson Antoni Costa described these departures as "perfectly normal," despite the fact that staff changes have been a constant feature of this legislative term. Before the government reshuffle, there was a change in the organizational chart per weekAs reported by ARA Baleares.

The Governing Council approved this Friday the non-financial spending ceiling for the Balearic Islands for 2026, which has been set at €6,024.4 million. This figure represents an increase of €361.5 million (5.5%) compared to the 2025 financial statements. First Vice President and Minister of Economy and Finance, Antoni Costa, argued that it will strengthen public services and advance the transformation of the economic model. Aware that the PP currently does not have a majority in Parliament, he left it up to Vox to decide whether or not to support the initiative. "It will be the responsibility of the deputies and political groups who vote against it to explain to the citizens that they do not want to strengthen the fundamental public services of this region," he reflected.

Starting this Saturday, public sector contracts for agricultural or food products will have to include at least 10% local produce and another 10% organic produce. This was approved by the Governing Council this Friday. This initiative will not apply to all current contracts but will be imposed as new bids are placed.

The Governing Council approved this Friday the appointment of Maria Joaquina Ferrer as Director General of Coasts and the Coastline, at the proposal of the Regional Ministry of the Sea and the Water Cycle. A civil servant for the Autonomous Community since 1996, Ferrer has extensive experience in the public sector, with more than 25 years of experience in administrative, legal, and management roles.