> ## 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. # Catalan Govt Excludes Far-Right from Ed Talks - URL: https://barna.news/catalan-govt-excludes-far-right-from-ed/ - Published: 2026-09-15T11:52:15.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-15T11:52:15.000Z - Description: The Catalan government will not invite Vox and Aliança Catalana to education reform discussions, citing their disruptive stance. - Author: Laia Serra - Tags: politics ## Exclusion Based on 'Democratic Forces' Criterion The Catalan government has decided to exclude Vox and Aliança Catalana from upcoming education reform negotiations, stating it will only engage with "democratic forces" committed to constructive dialogue. Presidency councillor Albert Dalmau confirmed the decision on TV3, explaining that parties which seek to "break the system from within" will not be included. Dalmau cited the need for stable, solution-oriented talks as the rationale behind the move. "It is not on the government’s agenda to include formations that come to break the system from within," he said. --- ## Push for 6% Public Education Funding The exclusion comes as President Salvador Illa pushes forward a promise to raise public investment in education to 6% of GDP, in line with commitments under the unmet 2009 Catalan education law. At a speech delivered at Les Drassanes Reials in Barcelona, Illa called for unity to counter the rise of far-right politics and stabilise the sector. This target remains unfulfilled despite repeated pledges over more than a decade, according to Crónica Global and Público. The government plans a broad debate involving civil society, families, school leaders, universities, and educational organisations. Education Minister Ester Niubó has scheduled a meeting with teachers’ unions on 21 September to begin building consensus. The start of the 2026 school year has been marked by union-led strikes and ongoing disputes over working conditions. - The first phase of reform talks will involve parliamentary parties. - Civil society groups and educational stakeholders will join subsequent stages. - Vox and Aliança Catalana are explicitly excluded at all levels. > We are betting that working with selected groups will lead to more stable reforms, even if it means leaving some voices out. ## Financing Model Could Bring €4.7bn Boost Parallel to the education initiative, the government expects approval of a new regional financing model within three weeks. According to the Generalitat’s official portal \[eb.gencat.cat\](https://web.gencat.cat/en/generalitat/accio-govern/nou-model-financament), the revised system would deliver an additional €4.686 billion annually to Catalonia from 2027\. This funding increase forms part of a broader Spanish state proposal now under review, which aims to inject €20.975 billion into regional finances overall. The Council of Ministers is expected to approve the draft regulations before sending it to Congress for final ratification. Dalmau noted that the financial uplift could strengthen public services including education, health, and dependency care. The government hopes Junts will support the model during parliamentary proceedings, though its backing is not yet secured. --- *Primary sources:* [*eb.gencat.cat*](https://web.gencat.cat/en/generalitat/accio-govern/nou-model-financament?ref=barna.news)*. Reported by elconstitucional.es, en.ara.cat, regio7.cat, El Periódico, ACN, Catalan News, cronicaglobal.elespanol.com, elmon.cat, russpain.com.* --- ### Related on Barna.News - [Catalonia backs regional funding model at council](https://barna.news/catalonia-backs-regional-funding-model/) - [Catalonia backs funding model worth €4.686bn more](https://barna.news/catalonia-backs-funding-model-worth-4/) - [Romero urges Junts to amend Catalonia funding plan](https://barna.news/romero-urges-junts-to-amend-catalonia/) - [Junts Divided Over Far-Right Alliance Threat](https://barna.news/junts-divided-over-far-right-alliance/)