Editorial: La Vanguardia

• The Spanish political transition from Franco's dictatorship to democracy has been widely praised.
• There was also a cultural and social revolution that accompanied and to some extent anticipated the political transition.
• The anniversary of Franco's death provides an opportunity to review this cultural and social revolution.
• The arrival of democracy brought about a deep cultural renewal.
• The recognition and protection of the rights of expression, production and literary, artistic, scientific and technical creation were fundamental.
• Significant public and private investments in culture have borne fruit.
• Democracy brought airs of freedom and a revolution of customs.
• The country has modernized over the decades.

Conclusion: Spain faces huge challenges in the future, but the cultural and social progress achieved demonstrates its capacities and gives confidence in the future.

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