Scrapping Arabic and Moroccan culture classes gains ground in Spain

Andalusia is preparing to scrap the Arabic Language and Moroccan Culture Program from its public schools, following Madrid and Murcia in a move driven by pressure from the PP-VOX alliance. The decision, affecting nearly 100 schools and thousands of Moroccan-origin families, has sparked outrage among associations denouncing a setback for coexistence and cultural diversity.

Is the far right jeopardizing Spain’s Arabic teaching agreement with Morocco ?

In Spain, this year’s back-to-school season has been marked by the rollback of the Arabic Language and Moroccan Culture Teaching Program (PLACM) in two regions. Under pressure from the People's Party (PP) and the far-right Vox, Madrid—followed by Murcia—has announced the removal of this program from local schools.