Public Diplomacy Council of Catalonia
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The Public Diplomacy Council of Catalonia (in Catalan language Consell de Diplomàcia Pública de Catalunya; acronym: DIPLOCAT) – previously known as the Patronat Catalunya Món – is a public-private consortium set up by the Catalan government, the Generalitat.[1][2] It is devoted to promoting international awareness of Catalonia within the international community[3] through public diplomacy tools. Albert Royo i Mariné was the secretary general of the Diplomacy Council from 14 February 2013[4][5] to October 27, 2017[6] when the government of Spain decided to close the consortium in application of article 155 of the Spanish Constitution. Its creation has been controversial, since the constitution reserves external action to the government of Spain exclusively.[7] With the arrival of the new government of the Generalitat, the President Quim Torra convened the first meeting of its board of trustees since the beginning of the process of liquidation. With this announcement, the liquidation of the consortium was terminated and the process of reactivation started.[8] In December 2018 its board of trustees appointed Ms. Laura Foraster as the new secretary general of Diplocat.[9]
Consell de Diplomàcia Pública de Catalunya | |
Predecessor | Patronat Catalunya Món |
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Formation | November 20, 2012; 11 years ago (2012-11-20) |
Founder | Generalitat de Catalunya |
Legal status | Active |
Purpose | Increase awareness on Catalonia |
Headquarters | La Rambla |
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