Pako Sudupe
20-11-2025, ZUZEU.
Abstract:
In this article, writer Pako Sudupe mentions the need for a third Basque renaissance to empower the Basque nation. To strengthen its identity and face the cultural and linguistic challenges of a highly globalized world.
Mr. Sudupe recalls that the first Basque renaissance took place in the 1920s and 1930s, when a group of intellectuals close to the...
Jonjo Agirre
15-9-2018, ZUZEU.
Abstract:
In this article, JJ Agirre criticizes the linguistic submission of Basque speakers, who immediately switch languages when asked to do so by Spanish or French speakers.
Centuries of political and cultural colonization have led to this linguistic submission among Basques toward Spaniards and French, whom we have come to believe should not be upset.
Jon Aleman
12-10-2025, INDEPENDENTEA.
Abstract:
Recently, the Euskalgintzaren Kontseilua, an organisation that works to promote and normalise the Basque language in society, presented a document entitled ‘Batuz Aldatu’ (Change Together). This proposal seeks to develop more ambitious language policies and has gained the support of many organisations in the Basque Country.
In this article, however, Mr Jon Alemán highlights some shortcomings in this...
Unai Apaolaza
4-9-2025, BERRIA.
Abstract:
In this interesting article, philosopher Unai Apaolaza reflects on the current state of the Basque independence and nationalist movement. In his opinion, the Basque national liberation movement does not follow a unilateral political strategy, but rather one that seeks agreement with Spain in order to achieve a satisfactory political status.
Mr. Apaolaza claims that this strategy is the...
Karmelo Landa
16-07-2025, ARGIA.
Abstract:
In this interesting article, Professor Karmelo Landa describes very well the ideological crisis of institutional Basque nationalism and the drift towards collaborationist positions (with the Spanish or French political systems) of its two main political parties: PNV-EAJ (Basque Nationalist Party) and EH BILDU.
The dimension of this national crisis is not limited to the political-institutional field, says Mr....
Vicent Partal
24-03-2025, VILAWEB.
Abstract:
In this article of the Catalan digital Vilaweb, its director Vicent Partal denounces the imposition of the Spanish flag in the Catalan town halls. Specifically, the city council of Verges has been reprimanded for not placing on the facade of the town hall the Spanish flag.
A flag is a symbol with a strong emotional charge for the...
Patxi Saez Beloki
2-4-2025, ARGIA.
Abstract:
There are some dances in the Basque Country in which a wineskin is mercilessly beaten. The author of the article associates this wineskin with the Basque language, which has been under attack in recent times from different political, economic and judicial spheres.
The president of the most important bank in the Basque Country recently declared that the...
Joxe Manuel Odriozola
22-12-2024, BERRIA.
Abstract:
In response to a previous article by Unai Apaolaza, Joxe Manuel Odriozola details in this article his conception of the Basque nation.
Odriozola stresses the importance of the linguistic component in the shaping of the nation: ‘I am not interested in the nation in a general sense, but above all in the Basque linguistic component of the...
Aratz Gallastegi
20-12-2024, ARGIA.
Abstract:
Aratz Gallastegi was an outstanding Basque rugby player, who in 1999 refused, due to political convictions, to play with the Spanish national rugby team.
In this article, Mr. Gallastegi believes that no Basque nationalist should play, being consistent, representing the national sports teams of Spain or France, countries that deny the Basque Country to have its own sports...
Ane Ablanedo
20-11-2024, ARGIA.
Abstract:
In this interesting article from ARGIA magazine, Ms. Ane Ablanedo states that it is not possible to understand the current sad situation of the Basque language without placing it in the political context. The situation of political subordination of the Basque nation must be taken into account when it comes to understanding the historical regression of our...
