Newly elected deputies gathered in Seville on June 11 [2] for the constitutive session opening the XIII Legislature of the Parliament of Andalusia.

This session marks the formal start of the new legislative term, establishing the legal and administrative framework for regional governance. The assembly now possesses the authority to pass laws and oversee the executive branch following the regional elections held on May 17, 2026 [1].

The event saw members of the regional parliament take their official oaths of office. Among those taking possession was Rafael Sánchez Rufo (Por Andalucía), who entered the chamber as a newly elected representative [3].

Sánchez Rufo said that his immediate priority upon entering the legislature would be the oversight of public services. According to a report from Europa Press, he intended to register a series of parliamentary questions directed at the Ministry of Health following his swearing-in [3].

The constitutive session serves as the mandatory first step in the parliamentary cycle. It allows for the verification of credentials, and the election of the Bureau, which manages the legislative agenda for the coming years.

The transition to the XIII Legislature follows a period of electoral activity that culminated in the May 17 vote [1]. This process ensures the democratic renewal of the Andalusian government, providing a fresh mandate for the deputies to address regional issues—ranging from healthcare to infrastructure—within the parliament in Seville [3].

“The regional Parliament in Seville convened for its constitutive session following the May 17 elections.”

The opening of the XIII Legislature signals the shift from an electoral campaign to active governance. By immediately introducing inquiries into the health sector, new members like Sánchez Rufo are signaling that public health will be a primary point of contention and oversight for the new term, potentially pressuring the regional government to address service gaps early in the mandate.