Editorial: El País

• The new Catalan government, led by Salvador Illa, has begun after a complex agreement with Esquerra Republicana and Comuns-Sumar.
• Although it consists mainly of the PSC, the cabinet is in part made up of independents and people from other political traditions.
• The Government has a huge challenge ahead as a lack of a stable majority in the Parliament has blocked many initiatives.
• Illa wants to give a first signal by supporting the Mossos d’Esquadra who suffered unnecessary tensions during the past decade.
• The cabinet is composed of a variety of profiles, including Jaume Duch, former spokesperson of the European Parliament, highlighting Catalonia's commitment to the European project.
• The diversity in the cabinet might help reach important agreements in the Parliament, even though the PSC only holds 42 out of 135 seats.

Conclusion: The new Catalan government has the challenge of achieving governability despite being a minority in the Parliament, and intends to do so through diversity in its cabinet and agreements with other political forces.

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