Recently, the fiftieth anniversary celebration of a well-known newspaper brought together prominent cultural and political figures. However, the absence of a Generalitat leader was noted, drawing criticism from certain sectors.
The justification for his absence, attending a concert by the renowned artist Rosalía, was not well received by some. This choice has been interpreted as a preference for a major international cultural event over a more institutional and local one.
“"With the most radical sectors, there's never a way to please them. Whatever you do, it's never enough."
The decision has been defended by some as a show of support for Catalan culture with global projection, emphasizing that attendance at events of this magnitude does not entail additional costs for public funds, unlike subsidies to certain media outlets.
This situation has highlighted existing tensions between different views on the role of public figures in cultural promotion and support for media.
