General Junta of the Principality of Asturias, Legislative assembly in Oviedo, Spain
The General Junta of the Principality of Asturias is a regional assembly in Oviedo with 45 deputies from different political parties across three electoral districts. The building opened in 1910 and features Beaux-Arts architectural style.
The institution was established in 1983 and replaced medieval assemblies that had managed the connection between local councils and the Crown since the Late Middle Ages. This modern assembly came into being as part of Spain's regional autonomous structures.
The building displays Beaux-Arts architectural details and serves as the seat of regional government in the city. The institution's name references medieval assemblies that once managed the relationship between local leaders and the Crown.
Visitors can attend public sessions and meet or contact their elected representatives during scheduled meetings. Legislative proposals are available on the official website, allowing citizens to follow parliamentary work.
Since July 2020, the Asturian language has been authorized for use in parliamentary sessions following approval from the Constitutional Court. This allows deputies to speak the local language and reflects growing interest in linguistic diversity in public life.
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