ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Government of Catalonia

Okay, so imagine that you and your friends are playing a game, and you're all part of a big group. Now, you all agree to have some rules to make the game fair and fun for everyone. That's kind of like how a government works.

In Spain, there's a big group of people who live in a place called Catalonia. And they have their own set of rules and leaders that they follow. That's what we call the Catalan government.

Just like your game has a leader who makes sure everyone follows the rules, the Catalan government has leaders who make sure everyone in Catalonia follows their rules. They have a President who's kind of like the boss, and they have ministers who help make important decisions.

But here's the thing - even though the Catalonia has its own government, it's still a part of Spain. That's like how your game might be a part of a bigger group of games, even though it has its own rules.

Sometimes, there are disagreements about the rules. Maybe some people in Catalonia don't like the rules that Spain has made for them. And maybe Spain doesn't like some of the rules that Catalonia has made. But just like in your game, they have to figure out a way to work together so everyone can have fun and be happy. It's not always easy, but it's important to try to find solutions that everyone can agree on. That's what the Catalan government and the Spanish government are trying to do.