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Empty Offices, Full Waiting Rooms: Why More Than 100 Leadership Positions Are Missing on the Balearic Islands

How municipalities are trying to cover missing posts

Shared positions, temporary staff and trainee programmes are helping towns cover gaps in administration.

Published: April 22, 2026
Empty Offices, Full Waiting Rooms: Why More Than 100 Leadership Positions Are Missing on the Balearic Islands

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What is being done to fill missing administrative posts in the Balearic Islands?

Some municipalities are sharing posts, using temporary contracts or bringing in external specialists to keep services running. Others are trying trainee programmes and information campaigns to attract younger candidates. These steps can help for a while, but they do not solve the underlying shortage on their own.

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