Why does Catalonia want undercover police in its schools?

Esme Fox - esme@thelocal.es

Updated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 13:13 CET

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Catalan police officers 'Mossos d'Esquadra' stand guard at the entrance of a school in Catalonia. Photo: PAU BARRENA / AFP

A row is brewing in Catalonia over a pilot programme to deploy police officers in 13 secondary schools in the region with a track record of violence. Many teachers and parents are against the plan, but the regional government considers it necessary.