The alleged infiltration of police agents in a teachers' assembly during the strike at the Pau Claris Institute in Barcelona has unleashed a political crisis between the Government and the opposition. The UGT union identified two individuals as agents who had allegedly participated previously in demonstrations in uniform.
Four parliamentary groups demand urgent explanations in Parliament after learning of the events that occurred in the Barcelona educational center. The tension now focuses on the figure of the Director General of the Police.
The opposition demands Trapero's dismissal
ERC, CUP, Junts per Catalunya and En Comú Podem have united their voices to request the resignation of Josep Lluís Trapero. The parties consider the guarantees offered so far by the Department of the Interior to be insufficient.
Jordi Albert, deputy of ERC, described the events as inadmissible and intolerable. The parliamentarian questions whether this action responds to an isolated case or is part of a more widespread practice within the police force.
"If the facts are confirmed, it would be a very serious violation of the fundamental rights of education workers." - Judith Toronjo, deputy of Junts per Catalunya
The CUP goes further in its diagnosis. The anti-capitalist party considers the alleged infiltration a harassment campaign against social mobilizations and the teaching staff. They demand immediate political responsibilities.
En Comú Podem asks for an effective investigation and the creation of an independent police oversight mechanism. Its representatives point out that the statement issued by the Mossos d'Esquadra does not resolve the doubts raised by the citizens.
Illa defends police professionalism
Salvador Illa, president of the Generalitat of Catalonia, showed his full confidence in the professionalism of the Mossos d'Esquadra during an interview on Cadena SER. The leader assured that the Minister of the Interior, Núria Parlon, will provide the appropriate explanations.
The Mossos d'Esquadra issued a statement on Thursday indicating that they always act in accordance with current legislation. The regional police recall that they strictly comply with the responsibilities assigned to them.
Illa took the opportunity to defend the Catalan Government's agreement with CCOO and UGT on the upcoming strike days. The president described this pact as the best thing that has been done in Catalonia in terms of recent social dialogue.
The controversy places the Pau Claris Institute at the center of the debate on the limits of police action in labor disputes. The identification made by the union delegates provides concrete names to accusations that are already circulating in the corridors of the Parliament.