Spain's EU Language Bid Fails: Dialogue to Continue

Spain's bid to gain official recognition for Catalan, Galician and Basque in the European Union has failed. Despite the government's efforts, several countries have expressed doubts, and the proposal has not been approved. The Spanish government has announced that it will continue the dialogue. The Spanish government had made a significant effort to achieve the official recognition of Catalan, Galician and Basque languages in the European Union. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, was in constant contact with European partners to try to achieve this goal. The optimism in Moncloa Palace was palpable, but doubts from several countries hampered the process. During a press conference after the Council of Ministers, the government spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, stated: "It is true that several advances had been achieved, but a smaller number of countries have requested more time. Spain will accept the request to continue the dialogue." The video shows the meeting in Brussels and the press conference. The failure to secure official recognition is a setback for the Spanish government, but the commitment to continue dialogue suggests ongoing efforts to achieve this goal. The political implications of the decision are significant, particularly for the parties involved in the negotiations.