3.1. The Provisional Government and the Statute of Núria
The negotiations with the Provisional Government of the Republic resulted in the immediate recognition of a regional government, which adopted the historical name of the Generalitat of Catalonia.
The 46-member committee, chaired by Jaume Carner, gathered at the Sanctuary of Núria and drew up a blueprint (the Statute of Núria) that was handed to the government on June 20, 1931.
The Statute proposed a federal nature and sovereignty residing in the people of Catalonia, establishing state autonomy within the Spanish Republic.
The Catalan language was made official.
The Government assumed exclusive powers over teaching, culture, police, health, and public works.
3.2. The Statute of Autonomy of 1932
Many left-wing intellectuals joined the party, increasing its prestige and heterogeneity.
The parliamentary debates began in May 1932. Three main positions emerged during the discussion:
The Central Government (which granted Catalonia moderate autonomy).
The Catalan Parliament (which claimed broad autonomy).
The right-wing opposition (which defended the unity of Spain).
The Statute of Autonomy, though not very broad, was approved on September 9, 1932.
3.3. The Republican Generalitat is Established
The approval of the Statute marked the end of the interim government stage.
Elections for the Parliament of Catalonia were held on November 20, 1932.
*Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya* (ERC) was again proclaimed the undisputed winner.
On December 13, Lluís Companys was elected Chairman of the Parliament, and on December 14, Francesc Macià became President of the Generalitat.
3.4. The Government's Legislative and Social Agenda
Agricultural and Economic Reforms
In agriculture, the government promoted the creation of cooperatives and agricultural experimentation centers.
Economic reforms addressed the problems raised by the *Unió de Rabassaires* (Union of Tenant Farmers), focusing on the rights of the *Rabassaires*.
Social Policy and Welfare
Regarding social policy, using the basic law of 1934, a program was outlined to organize Health and Welfare services under the Generalitat.
This led to innovative experiments aimed at improving the network of hospitals.
Education and Culture
In education, numerous schools and professional secondary teaching centers were founded, the most representative being the *Institute-School*.
Standardization of the Catalan language was pursued.
Territorial Organization
A new territorial division into 38 *comarques* (counties) was approved, though implementation was affected by the start of the Civil War.
