Reus is the place to watch here, because the Innova hearing concerns a former mayor, a municipal company, and a case that still matters to people following local accountability in Baix Camp and Tarragonès. By the end of this piece, you will know what the court did, why the hearing could continue, and what to look for next if you are tracking the case.

What happened at the Audiència de Tarragona?

The Audiència de Tarragona continued the Innova hearing after former Reus mayor Carles Pellicer did not appear to testify. The session went ahead without his evidence, which means the court did not stop the proceedings because of that absence.

That detail matters for readers because court calendars in Catalonia often move in stages, and a missed testimony does not always mean a full delay. In practice, the hearing can continue while the court decides whether to reschedule evidence, move on to another witness, or handle the issue in a later session.

Why does this case still matter in Reus?

The case remains relevant in Reus because it involves a former mayor and alleged irregularities linked to Innova, the municipal company in the city. For residents, this is not just a courtroom update, it is part of the wider question of how local public bodies are scrutinised when money, management, and political responsibility overlap.

For people in Tarragona, the hearing is also a reminder of how provincial courts handle complex local cases. The Audiència de Tarragona is where this stage is being heard, but the facts at issue are rooted in Reus, so the case sits between two local realities, the city where the events are said to have happened and the court where they are being examined.

What should readers expect next?

Key takeaways

  • The hearing continued even though Pellicer did not testify.
  • No public action is required from residents.
  • Anyone following the case should watch for a new hearing date or a court update on the missing testimony.

If you want the institutional background, the Spanish judiciary explains how Spain’s courts are organised, and the Catalan Government Justice Department provides official justice information for Catalonia. For more local coverage, see our News tag.

Best for: readers in Reus, Tarragona, Baix Camp, and Tarragonès who want a clear update without legal jargon. Avoid if: you are looking for a full case history, because this update focuses on the hearing’s immediate procedural step.