Catalan PP's EU Lobbying Against Catalan Language Sparks Political Firestorm

Catalan PP's lobbying efforts against Catalan's EU official status sparks controversy. A press conference by Santi Rodriguez, a member of the Catalan PP, revealed that the party actively contacted other countries to hinder support for Catalan's official language status within the European Union. Rodriguez defended the actions, describing it as a political strategy, and downplayed the significance of Catalan's official status for improving its social use. His statement, "Those acting for political gain must accept that others will do the same," highlights the contentious nature of the situation. The move has ignited debate about the role of language in politics and the EU's linguistic policies. The Catalan government and pro-independence groups have strongly criticized the PP's actions. The incident underscores the deep divisions within Catalan society regarding language and identity. The controversy is likely to continue as it highlights the complexities of navigating language politics within a multinational context.