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Illa defends Mossos amid accusations of infiltration in teachers' assemblies

The president of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, has expressed his confidence in the professionalism of the Mossos d'Esquadra following the controversy over the alleged infiltration of agents into a …

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The president of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, has defended the professionalism of the Mossos d'Esquadra following the controversy over the alleged infiltration of agents into a teachers' assembly in Barcelona, stating he had no prior knowledge of the events.

Tensions between the education sector and the Government have escalated after the CGT reported the presence of two plainclothes officers at a meeting at the Institut Pau Claris in Barcelona. This revelation has sparked a wave of reactions from opposition parties, who consider the events a blatant violation of rights.
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"I have confidence and great respect for the professionalism of the Mossos."

Salvador Illa · President of the Generalitat
During an interview, the president stated he had no knowledge of the alleged infiltration, although he emphasized that it is not his responsibility to be informed of such decisions, which fall under the Ministry of Interior. He assured that appropriate explanations regarding the police action would be provided.
The Department of Interior had already issued a statement asserting that the Mossos always act in accordance with current legislation and their assigned competencies. Both the General Directorate of Police and the department have expressed their willingness to provide all necessary explanations to parliamentary groups, reaffirming their commitment to guaranteeing the right to assembly and demonstration.
Nevertheless, these explanations have not satisfied the opposition. ERC, Junts, Comuns, and the CUP have demanded appearances from the Minister of Interior, Núria Parlon, the Minister of Education, Esther Niubó, and the Director General of the Mossos, Josep Lluís Trapero. These demands arise amidst doubts about the pilot plan that would allow plainclothes Mossos to access schools for conflict mediation, a proposal that has generated strong rejection within the teaching community.
The conflict with teachers remains entrenched, not only due to these police-related controversies but also because of the Government's refusal to reopen negotiations on salary improvements previously agreed upon with UGT and CCOO. Up to 17 strikes have been called until the end of the academic year, while major unions, such as Ustec, CGT, Aspepc, and La Intersindical, continue to demand a meeting with Minister Niubó. The executive hopes that salary improvements scheduled for May and the July holidays will help calm the teachers' mood.

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