During the meeting, the organization highlighted the need to reverse the decline in Catalan language customer service observed over the last decade. Although Linguistic Use Survey data shows that Catalan is used by 51.1% of the population in the Ponent region—well above the national average of 32.6%—Antich warned against complacency.
“"Mechanisms must be applied to prevent any further decline in Catalan language public service in Lleida."
The organization welcomed the creation of a specific unit by Lleida City Council to strengthen Consortium for Linguistic Normalization programs. This initiative focuses on training newcomers, particularly in key sectors such as trade, healthcare, and the agri-food industry.
