Josep Sala i Cullell: "Economic immigration is a subsidy for employers"

The author of 'No som 6 milions' examines the Catalan migration model and calls for rigorous political debate.

Generic image of a book on a table symbolizing the essay by Josep Sala i Cullell.
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Generic image of a book on a table symbolizing the essay by Josep Sala i Cullell.

Professor and author Josep Sala i Cullell presents his latest book No som 6 milions, offering a critical perspective on Catalonia's immigration model and its economic consequences.

The essay argues that the current migration framework, established in the early 2000s, serves as a tool to keep wages low. Sala i Cullell points out that while the central government manages borders, local administrations in Catalonia and towns like Salt bear the social and healthcare costs.
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"Because parties haven't wanted to talk about this for years, now we'll have to deal with the far right."

Josep Sala i Cullell · Author and professor
The book, released by Pòrtic in February 2026, warns of potential social unrest if a new economic crisis hits. The author suggests following Nordic political models where immigration is discussed openly as a matter of labor rights and public resources.