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Pere Aragonès

Politics and government

Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “1-O: judge requests investigation for disobedience, but TSJC refuses for insufficient evidence” and “Pegasus: Mossos conclude part of phone spying preceded CNI judicial authorisation”.

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Profile No. 0034 · Updated on 12 October 2026

Portrait of Pere Aragonès

Photo: Wikimedia Commons
7Documented controversies
17Sources
0Formal charge · all time
0Conviction

§ Legal statuses reflect the documented sources as of the date shown; they replace neither court decisions nor the presumption of innocence. Counts are not a rating. Methodology

I. Documented controversies

01

2018–2024

Pegasus: Mossos conclude part of phone spying preceded CNI judicial authorisation

Allegations

Pere Aragonès's telephone was infected with Pegasus. The CNI had obtained judicial authorisation to monitor him during a later period, citing suspicions of coordination with CDR groups. However, a Mossos report disclosed in December 2024 dated at least one infection to 2018, before the authorised period.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Protagonist is the victim

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    Cadena SER CatalunyaL'informe de Mossos diu que el mòbil de Pere Aragonès va ser espiat amb Pegasus sense l'aval judicialMediaHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    ARAEls Mossos certifiquen que el mòbil d'Aragonès va ser espiat amb Pegasus abans de l'aval judicialMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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02

2023–2024

Drought management: widespread criticism of delays and controversy over pre-election easing of restrictions

No legal proceedings

During Catalonia's historic drought, the opposition criticised the Aragonès government for delays in developing certain infrastructure and improvisation in parts of its response. Days before the May 2024 elections, the easing of certain restrictions following rainfall also prompted reservations from experts and environmental organisations.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Political responsibility

Sources · 3

  1. [1]
    La VanguardiaLa oposición lanza una tromba contra Aragonès por la gestión de la sequíaMediaHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    EL PAÍSExpertos y ecologistas recelan de la flexibilización de las restricciones por la sequía a cuatro días de las eleccionesMediaHigh reliability
  3. [3]
    EL PAÍSEl Govern defiende el alquiler de desalinizadoras antisequíaMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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03

2024

Hard Rock: irreconcilable PSC–Comuns positions, rejected budget and early elections

Civil / administrative proceedings

The proposed Hard Rock complex in Tarragona became the breaking point in 2024 budget negotiations. Comuns demanded its cancellation, while the PSC, whose support was needed for a majority, refused to back the budget if the project was blocked. The budget was ultimately rejected and Aragonès called early elections.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Political responsibility

Sources · 3

  1. [1]
    Catalan NewsCatalan parliament rejects 2024 budget, prompting snap electionMediaHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Europa PressAragonès: si paren Hard Rock, el PSC retirará su apoyo y no habrá presupuestosMediaHigh reliability
  3. [3]
    3CatEl Govern va renovar l'encàrrec a l'Incasòl pel Hard Rock abans de pactar amb el PSCMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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04

2023

Generalitat recruitment exam fiasco: 13,600 candidates affected, tests repeated and senior official dismissed

No legal proceedings

A large Generalitat competitive recruitment examination organised with an external provider was affected by delays, distribution errors, anonymity problems and inadequate supervision. Approximately 13,600 candidates were involved, and almost all affected tests had to be repeated. The head of the civil service was dismissed.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Institutional responsibility

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    EL PAÍSEl caos en las oposiciones de la Generalitat acorrala al Gobierno catalánMediaHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    EL PAÍSEl Gobierno catalán tendrá que repetir todos los exámenes de oposición tras graves incidenciasMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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05

2023

PISA crisis: Aragonès government accepts responsibility after historically poor results

No legal proceedings

The PISA 2022 results, published in 2023, revealed a marked deterioration in Catalan pupils' performance in mathematics, reading and science. The crisis triggered criticism from opposition parties, unions and experts concerning education policies. Aragonès convened political parties to seek agreement on a response.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Institutional responsibility

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    EL PAÍSAragonès convoca a la oposición para buscar soluciones a la crisis educativaMediaHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    EL PAÍSEl susto de la educación catalana tras PISAMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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06

2022

ERC–Junts split: dismissal of Puigneró followed by collapse of coalition government

No legal proceedings

Following a serious breakdown of trust between ERC and Junts, Aragonès dismissed his deputy president Jordi Puigneró. Days later, Junts members voted by 55.73% to leave the government, leaving ERC to govern as a minority.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Political responsibility

Sources · 3

  1. [1]
    RTVE CatalunyaJunts decideix sortir del GovernMediaHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    Europa PressLa militancia de Junts decide romper con ERC y salir del GovernMediaHigh reliability
  3. [3]
    3CatAragonès cessa PuigneróMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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07

2018

1-O: judge requests investigation for disobedience, but TSJC refuses for insufficient evidence

Investigation — against a third party

Protagonist not prosecuted — these proceedings are not counted in their formal charges or convictions.

In 2018, the investigating judge in the 1-O referendum case asked the TSJC to investigate Pere Aragonès, then a senior Catalan government official, for possible disobedience. Prosecutors considered the evidence insufficient, and the TSJC refused to open proceedings against him.

Attribution
Protagonist not prosecuted
Role of the person profiled
Protagonist not prosecuted

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    RTVEEl TSJ de Cataluña rechaza investigar al vicepresidente de la Generalitat como pedía el juez del 1-OMediaHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    EL PAÍSEl juez del 1-O pide investigar a Pere Aragonès por desobedienciaMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 2 September 2026

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