Ayuso Condemns Catalan Use at Conference: 'Makes Us Feel Foreign'

Madrid's President Ayuso criticizes the use of Catalan at the Conference of Presidents, calling it absurd and a maneuver to make them feel like foreigners in their own home. She stated, "It makes us feel like foreigners in our own home." Ayuso's comments highlight the ongoing debate surrounding language use and regional identity in Spain. She further argued against the use of Catalan, stating that it's unnecessary given that Spanish is used in other parts of the conference. Her remarks have sparked debate and highlight the complexities of multilingualism in a diverse nation. The incident underscores the ongoing tensions between regional and national identities in Spain.