Overview

• Salvador Illa, President of the Generalitat, reaffirmed progress in Catalan's EU recognition, citing its inclusion as an optional subject in European Schools and procedural use at the European Economic and Social Committee.
• Junts per Catalunya and ERC have criticized the pace of progress and set a July deadline for achieving full EU official status for Catalan, threatening to withdraw support from the PSOE-led government if unmet.
• The recognition of Catalan was a key condition in the 2023 coalition pact between PSOE and Junts per Catalunya, making it a critical political benchmark for the alliance.
• In his Sant Jordi address, Illa underscored the themes of peace, coexistence, and cultural pride, linking them to Catalonia’s broader push for linguistic and social inclusion.
• While acknowledging the challenges ahead, Illa expressed optimism about ongoing efforts and reiterated the Generalitat's commitment to promoting Catalan across all social and institutional domains.