Today marks a year since Catalonia entered a new phase with regional elections in which the pro-independence camp lost the absolute majority in the Parlament for the first time.
The change that Illa promised has been reflected in areas beyond the Govern, with hallmarks such as predictability and respect for institutional legality.
Predictability has brought a governing style that respects most of the legacy received and avoids abrupt changes of party.
In his nine months in power, Illa has sought political centrality, weaving alliances with several sectors, including the Royal House, the central government, unions, and the business sector.
The support for the Govern is fragile with only 42 deputies out of a total of 135, and the first year without approving the Budget.
The Govern faces two major challenges: resolving the issue of Catalonia's commuter trains and the agreement on autonomous financing.
Conclusion: The resolution of these two chronic problems is crucial for Salvador Illa to be able to complete the term and culminate the normalization of Catalan public life.