Context: Since the Spanish transition to democracy (1975–1982), Catalan has been recognized as an official language, language of education, and language of mass media, all of which have contributed to its increased prestige. There is no parallel in Europe of such a large, bilingual, non-state speech community.

Question: What happened in 1975-1982?
Answer: Spanish transition to democracy

Question: What has this official language state done for Catalan?
Answer: increased prestige

Question: Where is there nothing like this non-state speech community?
Answer: Europe

Question: Besides being the official language and language of education, what other group uses Catalan?
Answer: mass media