Stories from Barcelona · Spain

The Catalan government is deploying plainclothes 'Mossos d'Esquadra' officers to conflict-prone educational institutions. These agents are the same personnel who previously responded to classroom incidents. The deployment aims to prevent potential conflicts rather than responding to an active emergency. The President of the Generalitat has launched a pilot plan intended for 14 centers in Catalonia. Some educational institutions have already expressed opposition to the initiative. At least four of the 14 selected centers have reportedly refused to participate in the program. The specific nature of the plan was not detailed in the broadcast. Regional Education Minister Esther Newbo stated the model shifts from reactive policing to a prevention-based approach. The plan involves incorporating coexistence agents directly into educational establishments to mitigate potential disputes.