In Spain, Catalan, Basque or Galician is now accepted in Parliament

In Spain, Catalan, Basque or Galician is now accepted in Parliament

It is a victory for Catalan separatists. Since Tuesday, Spanish MPs have been able to use Catalan, Basque or Galician on the bike. “It is a historic day (…) Finally, the rights of people who speak the Catalan language will be respected here,” Miriam Nogueras, of the Catalan Independence Party, told the House of Representatives. Carles PuigdemontJunts per Catalunya (Together for Catalonia).

These three languages ​​have the status of a common official language Spain Castilian (Spanish), on the other hand, is the only official language throughout the country. This means that it, along with Castilian, is an official language in the country Catalonia (Northeast), in Basque pays (north) and Galicia (northwest), where it is taught in schools and used in administration and within the regional parliament.

Official languages ​​of the European Union?

Its use in plenary sessions within the Spanish Parliament is a long-standing demand of nationalist parties in these regions. But Gantz obtained it in mid-August in exchange for her decisive support for the election of Spain’s candidate for the presidency of Parliament. Pedro Sanchez.

Party of the former Catalan regional president who fled to Belgium To avoid legal action, he also called on the government to seek recognition of Catalan, Basque and Galician as official languages ​​of the European Union. It is a request that was discussed on Tuesday by European Affairs Ministers, who raised objections and demanded more time to make a decision.

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