Catalan Language Pact: Major Parties Refuse to Sign

Catalonia's National Pact for the Language: Junts and CUP Remain Unsupportive Catalonia is taking steps to bolster its language, with the recent signing of the National Pact for the Language. The agreement, spearheaded by Francesc Xavier Vila, the Minister of Linguistic Policy, aims to promote the Catalan language across various sectors. However, notable absences from the pact have sparked discussion. The pact includes several parties and unions, but Junts and the CUP have not joined. In an interview, Minister Vila explained, "Junts and CUP have expressed concerns about certain aspects of the pact, but they have not definitively ruled out future participation." Vila emphasized the pact's crucial role in promoting Catalan, stating, "This agreement is vital for ensuring the continued use and growth of the Catalan language in our society." He expressed optimism that Junts and the CUP might eventually join the pact, adding, "We remain open to dialogue and hope to find common ground in the future." The National Pact for the Language represents a significant effort to preserve and promote the Catalan language. The ongoing discussions with Junts and the CUP highlight the complexities of political consensus in Catalonia, but the commitment to linguistic preservation remains steadfast.