President of the Generalitat Advocates for an "Exemplary and Prosperous" Catalonia in Sant Jordi Message

The head of the Catalan executive emphasizes commitment to migrant regularization and the promotion of the Catalan language.

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Generic image of a microphone on a podium, symbolizing an institutional speech.

The President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, advocated for an "exemplary, open, and prosperous" Catalonia in his institutional Sant Jordi message, emphasizing the dignity of all who live and work there.

In his address on the occasion of Sant Jordi, the head of the Catalan executive highlighted the extraordinary process of migrant regularization, assuring the Government's "full commitment" to carry it out in an orderly manner. He stressed that all residents in Catalonia deserve the same rights, duties, opportunities, and responsibilities, noting that this process affects neighbors, parents, and workers already integrated into Catalan society.

"All people who live and work in our home deserve the same dignity."

Salvador Illa · President of the Generalitat
The president positively assessed Catalonia's current situation in economic, moral, and social spheres, underscoring its regained capacity for leadership and proposal both in Spain and on the European and global stages. While acknowledging a "path of improvement" ahead, he affirmed that progress is being made with determination in areas such as infrastructure, fire prevention, neighborhood improvements, primary care centers, and support for families and businesses.
Furthermore, Illa referred to the agreement for the "best financing in Catalonia's history," prioritizing the "common good." He declared that Catalonia has overcome the period of division and confrontation, entering an era of solutions to transform the country, while cautioning that challenges are not resolved overnight.
In an international context marked by a "new spiral of war," the president expressed pride in the "moral stature" demonstrated by Catalonia, stating that Catalan society is not indifferent to suffering and advocates for peace, diplomacy, and dialogue as the only ways to address conflicts.
Finally, Salvador Illa dedicated part of his speech to promoting the Catalan language, emphasizing the need for optimism and confidence. He assured that unprecedented investment is being made in language promotion, aiming to achieve a record offer of 150,000 places to learn Catalan, considering each new speaker as a hope and a collective success for the country.