The Andalusi Party Calls for Arabic as an Official Language and Independence for Andalusia

The political landscape in Andalusia ahead of the upcoming regional elections on May 17 has gained a new and unconventional player. The Andalusi Party, a political formation running in regional elections for the first time, has emerged in the province of Cádiz with a platform that includes the “normalization of Arabic in Andalusia,” which it considers a “historical language.” Hundreds of Moroccans Queue Outside Spanish Consulate in Almería to Apply for Naturalization The party defines its political project as inspired by “Islamic humanism” and states that it is grounded in the ideas of Blas Infante, a key historical figure in Andalusian nationalism. This connection is not merely ideological: one of its founders is Alejandro Delmás Infante, the grandson of the Andalusian leader. A Political Proposal with Its Own Identity Founded three years ago in Algeciras, the Andalusi Party presents itself as a “gender-equal, democratic, participatory, and progressive” organization. Its lead candidate for Cádiz is Dris Mohamed Amar, one of the main driving forces behind the project. Although its electoral experience is limited—in the 2023 municipal elections it received 327 votes (0.77%)—its program has sparked debate due to specific proposals such as the construction of Islamic cemeteries, special public lighting during Ramadan, and the use of public spaces for the celebration of Eid al-Adha (the Festival of the Sacrifice). These initiatives are part of a broader strategy aimed, according to the party, at recognizing and making visible the Andalusian cultural heritage within the region. Ceuta and Melilla Within an “Andalusian Autonomy” Beyond cultural matters, the party’s platform includes proposals with significant political implications. Among them is the intention to incorporate Ceuta and Melilla into Andalusia, under the premise of restoring sovereignty over what they describe as the “Andalusian Nation” on both sides of the Strait of Gibraltar. The party advocates for the “liberation of Andalusia” through the creation of its own political power, which, according to its ideology, would overcome economic dependence, political subordination, and cultural alienation. Criticism of Historical Narratives and Andalusian IdentitynAnother central aspect of the Andalusi Party’s discourse is its criticism of what it considers the “misappropriation” of Andalusian heritage by other countries, particularly Morocco. The party argues that this culture truly developed in Andalusia and therefore promotes a distinct identity that is not defined exclusively as Spanish or Moroccan, but rather as “Andalusian.” A New Actor in a Fragmented Political Landscape The Andalusi Party is running only in the province of Cádiz, where it will compete with 16 other lists for 15 seats. In a political context shaped by issues such as drug trafficking and the situation of Gibraltar, its emergence introduces a distinctive element into the electoral debate.nWhile some sectors, including representatives of VOX, have strongly criticized its proposals as an attempt at “Islamization,” the party’s supporters argue that their project seeks to recover a forgotten cultural identity. Two Moroccan Men Paralyze Public Bus for 30 Minutes in Valencia After Assaulting Driver The results of the May 17 election will determine whether this proposal resonates with voters in Cádiz or remains a marginal force within Andalusia’s complex political landscape.