About
Ada Colau is a Spanish activist and politician who served as the Mayor of Barcelona from 2015 to 2023. She gained prominence as a housing rights activist and one of the founding members of the Plataforma de Afectados por la Hipoteca (PAH). Colau's political career is rooted in social movements and advocacy for affordable housing and social justice.
Career Timeline
Founds PAH Housing Activist
Colau starts her activism with a non-profit focused on housing rights.
Elected Mayor of Barcelona
Colau's political career peaks as mayor of a major city.
Re-elected as Mayor
Gaining more experience and notoriety after being re-elected.
Loses Mayoral Election
Colau loses re-election bid, ending her term as Mayor.
Returns to Activism
Focuses on housing advocacy and writing.
Advocacy and Public Speaking
Continues to work with social movements and advocates for social justice.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026