Pro-Unity Banner Raises National Flag in Figueres
This morning, 12 October 2026, residents of Figueres awoke to a large banner unveiled by VOX across a prominent location in the city, asserting the unity of Spain and pride in national identity. The display, accompanied by the public playing of the Spanish national anthem at high volume, marks the party’s observance of Spain’s National Day, also known as the Day of Hispanicity. Members of the far-right political party gathered early in the day to unfurl the banner, which promotes national sovereignty, shared history and cultural unity among Spaniards. The event took place in the capital of the Alt Empordà region, a symbolic location for the party’s regional activities.
Alberto Tarradas Calls for National Pride and Political Shift
Alberto Tarradas, provincial president of VOX in Girona and a sitting member of the Parliament of Catalonia for the VOX parliamentary group since 2024, led the event. Born in Girona in 1996, Tarradas has served as a deputy in the Catalan Parliament since 2021 and has held leadership roles in the party since 2016 according to official parliamentary records.
The 12th of October is a day to reconnect, to feel proud of who we are and of everything that unites us as Spaniards. In the face of those who seek to divide us, we must reclaim our history, our identity and the pride of belonging to a great nation.
Tarradas used the occasion to criticise the current government of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, calling for a political shift in the upcoming elections. He stated that national unity must be paired with policy change, asserting that Spain needs a new direction where citizens become the top priority.
Spain needs a change of course, and the next elections must serve to end Sánchez’s policies and open a new era where Spaniards are once again the priority.
Political Statement on a Symbolic Date
The action in Figueres forms part of VOX’s broader national campaign to promote what it describes as patriotic values, freedom and justice. The party has consistently used 12 October as a platform to assert Spanish identity, particularly in Catalonia, where the day’s significance is politically contested. While official government commemorations of Spain’s National Day continue in Madrid as seen in past years, VOX’s local actions highlight an ongoing ideological divide over national identity and governance in the region.
Primary sources: lamoncloa.gob.es. Reported by gironanoticies.com, TwStalker, Parlament de Catalunya, parlament.cat.
