A group of cultural figures published a manifesto this Monday calling on the Catalan government and local councils to establish "national agreements" to guarantee the protection and promotion of the Catalan language and culture. The group is made up of linguist and president of the Institut d'Estudis Catalans, Teresa Cabré; poet Carlos Duarte; cultural manager Jordi Font; filmmaker and president of the Ateneo Barcelonés, Isona Passola; former Minister of Universities, Joan Subirats; sociologist Marina Subirats; and former Minister of Culture, Joan Manuel Tresserras. In the text, the proponents ask the Catalan Parliament to agree on "a national understanding for culture" independent of alternating governments. They also propose a cooperation agreement between the government, local councils, and other political administrations "to join forces in coordinating the system of cultural facilities and services."