The Complaint of Senator Juanjo Ferrer
The senator from Ibiza and Formentera, Juanjo Ferrer, has expressed his concern about the treatment of Catalan in the Balearic Islands, accusing the Popular Party of breaking a 40-year consensus on the use of Catalan, forced by its alliance with the ultra-right of Vox. According to Ferrer, Catalan is being used as a weapon of conflict, when in reality it is not. This complaint arose in the context of the defense of Catalan in the Balearic Islands, where a PSOE motion on this issue was approved by the Commission of Autonomous Communities.
Solidarity with the Socialist Party and Resignation Demand
In addition to his criticism of the treatment of Catalan, Ferrer showed his solidarity with the Socialist Party for the conduct of the President of the Parliament, Gabriel Le Senne, in the Aurora Picornell case. In addition, he demanded the immediate resignation of the position for this conduct.
The Situation of Catalan in Ibiza
Ferrer also addressed the situation of Catalan in Ibiza, noting that despite the majority of Spanish speakers on the island, there is a growing number of people who only speak English, especially in the service sector. According to him, this does not represent a conflict, but simply the preservation of idiosyncrasy and the Catalan language, with its particularities specific to each island.
Marginalization of Catalan and Language Policy
The senator highlighted examples of the marginalization of Catalan, such as the removal of the requirement for knowledge of Catalan for health personnel, which he considers discrimination against Catalan speakers. He also recalled situations where current doctors would not have been able to understand his godparents, who only spoke Catalan, although they understood Spanish.
Linguistic Segregation in Schools
Ferrer once again highlighted the policy of language segregation in schools and institutes, which was rejected by 100% of the public schools in the Balearic Islands and only accepted in chartered and private schools, in a limited and biased way.
conclusion
In conclusion, the senator from Ibiza and Formentera has expressed his concern for the treatment of Catalan in the Balearic Islands, denouncing the manipulation and marginalization he believes the Catalan language is suffering. This issue is crucial for the preservation of identity and linguistic diversity in the Balearic Islands.
