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.

"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.