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Spain. Catalonia. Estatut dAutonomia de Catalunya (Statute of Autonomy of Catalonia). Cover. Basic rule of the Catalan autonomous regime adopted in 1979. Issue edited by the Generalitat in Barcelona in 1982
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1979 1982 Adopted Autonomous Autonomy Banner Banners Barcelona Basic Catalan Catalans Catalonia Catalunya Edited Generalitat Hist Ricas Hist Ricos Histoa63 A Histoa63 As Histoa63 O Histoa63 Os Historia Historica Historico Issue Regime Rule Spaniard Spaniards Statute Transition Transitions Upright Europeans
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "The Catalan Autonomy Statute of 1979: A Milestone in the Transition to Democracy in Catalonia, Spain" 2. Subtitle: "A Historical Moment Marked by the Adoption of the Estatut d'Autonomia de Catalunya (Statute of Autonomy of Catalonia)" 3.. This cover image, published in 1982 by the Generalitat in Barcelona, marks the adoption of the Estatut d'Autonomia de Catalunya (Statute of Autonomy of Catalonia) in 1979. The statute is a fundamental rule of the Catalan autonomous regime, which was established during the transition to democracy in Spain. 4. Background: The Catalan people have a rich and complex history, marked by periods of autonomy and subjugation. The adoption of the Statute of Autonomy of Catalonia in 1979 was a significant milestone in the Catalans' quest for self-governance. This image, with its vertical, upright, colourful design, captures the spirit of the Catalan people and their desire for autonomy. 5. Symbolism: The banners and flags displayed on the cover symbolize the Catalan identity and their aspirations for self-rule. The European Union flag is also present, reflecting the region's integration into the European community during this period. 6. Historical Context: The adoption of the statute came during a time of transition in Spain, as the country moved from a dictatorship under Francisco Franco to a democratic government. The Catalan people, who had long sought greater autonomy, saw this as an opportunity to reclaim their cultural and political identity. 7. Impact: The Estatut d'Autonomia de Catalunya laid the foundation for the Catalan autonomous regime, which has continued to evolve and shape Catalonia's political landscape to this day. This image serves as a reminder of the historical significance of this moment in Catalonia's history and the enduring spirit of the Catalan people.
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