Bilingualism defenders pounce on Albiol after contradicting the PP and asserting that "knowledge of Spanish is guaranteed in Catalonia"

Xavier García Albiol, the new PP candidate for Barcelona, has expressed that Spanish is guaranteed in Catalonia, contradicting his party's stance on linguistic immersion. His comments clash with Alberto Núñez Feijóo's program, which aims to end immersion in schools and increase Spanish instruction. Albiol's statements have drawn criticism from the PSC and independentist parties, who argue they highlight internal disagreements within the PP. Bilingual advocacy groups have also expressed discontent, questioning Albiol's commitment to bilingual education. The PP has distanced itself from Albiol's views, reaffirming its opposition to the current linguistic policies of the Catalan government.