 The region has gradually achieved a greater degree of autonomy since 1979.The Generalitat holds exclusive jurisdiction in various matters of culture, environment, communications, transportation, commerce, public safety and local governments, but in education, health and justice, the region shares jurisdiction with the Spanish government.Catalonia has its own police force, the Mossos d'Esquadra (literally 'squad lads'), which is currently in the process of taking over most of the role within Catalonia of the "Guardia Civil" and "Policía Nacional", which are under the authority of the Spanish national government, although the Spanish government will keep agents in the region for matters relating to terrorism and immigration.