Ibiza, a mediterranean gem known for its live and let live tendency, is also the cradle of a an intricate political environment which forms the island’s way of government. As being one of the Balearic Islands, Ibiza unequivocally connects to the politic structure of the higher archipelago, but at the regional level, a unique set of local issues and special status is provided for.
The Balearic Islands possess the status of an autonomous community under the Spanish administration, providing them with partial autonomy. Among the islands off of Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, and Formentera, together, make this luck of an archipelago. The Balearic Islands have a parliament of their own where senators take deliberations and formulations of laws focused only to the region.
With respect to local governance in Ibiza, this is centered on the municipalities (including Ibiza Town, which is the capital of the island). And independent city council is organised to deal with municipal matters such as planning, maintenance of services and upgrading of communities. Along with San Antonio, Santa EulAlia and San Josep the island has the election of the mayor, the town hall, and representative office.
While tourism, one of the most important economic drivers of Ibiza, frequently overlaps with the political issues related to infrastructure, environmental conservation and cultural heritage protection, it may also turn out to be a remarkable shopping tool in which the stakes are duly accounted for. The local authorities faces the tough job to retain its distinctive identity that welcomes residents and visitors as its assets.
The political scene in Ibiza has been marked by the action of government that stands for environmental friendliness, cultural heritage,and tourist responsiveness. As Ibiza develops, political questions still carry much weight and remain the key factors which determine the future of Ibiza, as a world heritage of interest and on the other hand, that which keeps its beauty landscape and cultural untouched.
