> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 80% of Catalans Back Catalan Language Support for Immigrants - URL: https://barna.news/80-of-catalans-back-catalan-language/ - Published: 2026-11-06T20:06:45.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-06T20:06:47.000Z - Description: A new government-commissioned survey shows strong public backing for policies to strengthen Catalan language teaching and usage across public life. - Author: Barna.News News Desk - Tags: culture, Catalonia ## Majority Support for Catalan Language Policies Eight out of ten Catalans support the Generalitat implementing policies to strengthen the teaching of Catalan to immigrants, according to the first wave of the 2026 Òmnibus survey conducted by the Centre d’Estudis d’Opinió (CEO). The findings, published on Friday 6th November 2026, reveal broad public consensus on the need for government action to promote and protect the Catalan language. Specifically, 80% of respondents who answered the question favour such measures. Of all participants, 64% expressed a very high level of agreement, rating their support between 8 and 10 on a 0-to-10 scale, while a further 13% gave a score of 6 or 7\. Only 11% disagreed with the proposal, and 8% took an intermediate position. The policy received an average rating of 7.9 out of 10. --- ## Support for Bilingual Public Services The survey also shows that 81% of citizens who expressed an opinion back policies ensuring everyone can be served in both Catalan and Spanish in public services, shops, and other establishments. In the Aran Valley, respondents also support the inclusion of Aranese. Of all participants, 68% expressed very high agreement, with another 10% giving a score of 6 or 7\. Disagreement stood at 11%, and the measure received an average rating of 8 out of 10. > The data reflect majority support for the Generalitat's actions in linguistic matters, both to strengthen the learning of Catalan and to guarantee linguistic rights. ## Strongest Backing for Bilingual Education The most widely supported proposal is for the government to ensure all students master both Catalan and Spanish by the end of their schooling, with Aranese included in the Aran Valley. This measure is backed by 83% of respondents, with 69% expressing very high support and a further 11% giving it a score of 6 or 7\. Only 8% disagree, and it received the highest average rating of all measures: 8.2 out of 10\. The 2026 Òmnibus survey, which gauges public opinion on government-related issues, was carried out between 29th June and 6th September 2026\. It forms part of a periodic series published by the CEO, an official body of the Generalitat responsible for public opinion research. More information on the Òmnibus studies is available via the [CEO’s official page](https://ceo.gencat.cat/ca/estudis/registre-estudis-dopinio/estudis-dopinio-ceo/omnibus/?ref=barna.news). --- *Sources:* [*VilaWeb*](https://www.vilaweb.cat/noticies/vuit-catalans-de-cada-deu-volen-que-es-reforci-lensenyament-del-catala-als-immigrants/?ref=barna.news)*,* [*Generalitat de Catalunya*](https://ceo.gencat.cat/ca/estudis/registre-estudis-dopinio/estudis-dopinio-ceo/omnibus/?ref=barna.news)*.*