Girona City Council this week convened its language working group, including municipal political groups for the first time, to enhance coordination and drive new actions to consolidate the social use of Catalan in the city.
The meeting, which also included existing member organisations, aimed to review past work and begin outlining lines of action for 2026. This move, according to the municipal government, seeks to broaden political and institutional agreement on language policy.
Officials said the goal is to ensure Catalan remains the preferred language and a tool for social cohesion in Girona. The inclusion of all municipal groups marks a significant step towards a more unified approach to language promotion.
Strengthening Language Policy
Historically, various entities have worked to preserve and promote Catalan. However, this is the first time the city council has formally integrated all municipal political groups into the working group. This expanded participation is expected to lead to a stronger, more widely supported language policy.
The discussions focused on assessing current initiatives and planning future strategies. These strategies will aim to increase the presence and use of Catalan in public life, education, and cultural activities across Girona. The council hopes this collaborative model will yield more effective and lasting results.
Moving forward, the working group will continue to meet to refine its plans for 2026. Decisions made will influence how language support programmes are implemented, aiming to ensure Catalan's continued prominence and integration within the community.
