Spain's attempt to elevate Catalan, Galician, and Basque to official EU languages failed due to lack of unanimity among member states, raising concerns over legal and administrative implications. The request, backed by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, dates back to 2023 and aims to amend Regulation 1/1958. Despite support from some countries, others called for more time to address concerns. The financial implications of the change were also highlighted, with estimated costs of €132 million per year. Regional leaders emphasize the importance of linguistic diversity and respect for citizens' identities. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)