Estatuto de autonomía de 1936

The Estatuto de Autonomía de 1936 was a legal document granting Catalonia significant self-governing powers within Spain. It outlined the region's authority to manage its own cultural, economic, and political affairs, establishing Catalonia's own institutions and parliament. This statute aimed to recognize Catalonia's distinct identity and promote regional autonomy, but it was short-lived due to the Spanish Civil War and the Franco dictatorship. Today, it is considered an important historical milestone reflecting Catalonia’s aspirations for self-governance prior to Franco’s rule.