A Stage Marked by the Controversy
Catalonia has experienced a tumultuous period, with the ERC government and Pere Aragonès (2021-2024) stand out for its controversial decisions. The Department of the Interior, under the direction of Joan Ignasi Elena, has been at the center of an intense debate on public security and the role of the Mossos d’Esquadra.
Critics of security management
Imma Viudes, a spokesman for the SAP-FEPOL union, has not sparked words in assessing Elena’s management, calling it ‘worst department in history’. Its policy has been perceived as an attack on the integrity of the Mossos body, with a decision that has left the agents without legal support in the face of aggression.
A controversial alliance
The Pact between ERC and the CUP, to invest in Aragonese as President, was considered one of the factors that contributed to this degradation. Widows emphasizes that this alliance has generated a climate of distrust and insecurity within the police.
The personal price of insecurity
The effects of this situation are not only reflected in the professionalism of the agents, but also on their mental health. Recently, the loss of two agents, one of them only 28, has highlighted the rawness of the reality they live daily. Studies indicate that 35% of the Mossos suffer from depression, an alarming indicator of the pressure they support.
The isolation and loneliness of agents
With the increase in crime, agents are often only in situations of danger, without the proper support of the legal system. Multirelying incorporation is an example of how criminals can return to the street while agents are left in a vulnerable position.
A new hope?
With the arrival of the PSC in the Department of the Interior, there is a sense of renewal between the Mossos, although it is accompanied by great caution. Agents expect positive changes, but they are aware that promises need effective time and actions to be carried out.
The erosion of police authority
The image of the police in Catalonia has been subject to constant erosion, with unfortunate comments that foster the discredit of its authority. Recently, a CUP deputy justified the riots against agents, an example of how popular culture can have a negative effect on security perception.
The SAP-FEPOL union has expressed its frustration, noting that both ERC and the CUP are responsible for the lack of security and the loss of police authority. The interrelation between citizen insecurity and the weakening of the police figure is evident, and this situation requires deep reflection and effective measures to restore confidence and security in Catalonia.