Francesc Homs Molist (born 5 September 1969) is a Spanish politician from Barcelona. He is best known for his role within the centre‑right Catalan grouping Convergència and Convergència i Unió (CiU), for serving in the executive of the Generalitat and for his involvement in the reform of Catalonia's Statute of Autonomy. Homs's birthplace, Barcelona, and his career have made him a recognizable figure in debates over Catalan self‑government.
Political career and offices
Homs was a member of the Parliament of Catalonia between 2003 and 2010. During the 2010s he served as Minister of the Presidency and as the official spokesperson of the Catalan government, a cabinet role responsible for coordinating institutional affairs and communicating government policy. He held these executive responsibilities under the Generalitat, the autonomous administration of Catalonia (Government of Catalonia).
Work on the 2006 Statute
One of Homs's most notable contributions was as the drafter and parliamentary speaker (ponente) for the new Statute of Catalonia approved in 2006. Acting on behalf of his party, he helped prepare and present the legislative text that redefined aspects of Catalonia's autonomy. The 2006 Statute became a focal point of national discussion and later legal review, shaping subsequent political debates about the region's status.
Later activity and elections
After serving in the regional government Homs remained active in public life. He stood as a candidate in later national elections, including the 2016 general election; that candidacy did not result in a successful return to a parliamentary seat. Throughout his career he has been associated with initiatives seeking greater self‑government for Catalonia and with the political movements that emerged in the 2010s.
Significance and public profile
Homs's career illustrates the roles that party politicians can play as both legislators and government ministers: drafting foundational texts, coordinating executive action, and acting as public spokespeople. His involvement in the 2006 Statute, ministerial responsibilities and ongoing participation in electoral politics have made him a recognizable participant in Catalonia's contemporary institutional and constitutional debates. As with many public figures active in contested political arenas, his record has been the subject of both support and criticism.
Key positions
- Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (2003–2010)
- Drafter and parliamentary speaker for the 2006 Statute of Catalonia
- Minister of the Presidency and Government Spokesperson in the Generalitat
- Candidate in national elections, including 2016