Edurne Alegria and Jonjo Agirre
24-04-2026, ZUZEU.
Abstract:
In this article, the authors refute certain arguments put forward in an opinion piece in the BERRIA newspaper, written by Maitane Arnoso and Leire Amenabar
For example, the authors point out that no one ever questions the need for immigrants to learn Spanish when they move to Spain or come to the Basque Country; however,...
Ane Ablanedo
18-03-2026, ARGIA.
Abstract:
One of the school’s main functions is to help its pupils integrate into a specific national community, as Ane Ablanedo explains in this article.
Ikastolas are the only schools operating across the whole of the Basque Country, as they extend throughout the whole Basque nation, transcending artificial administrative boundaries.
The Spanish education system now allows teaching in the Basque...
Cira Crespo
15-03-2026, BERRIA.
Abstract:
In this article, historian Cira Crespo discusses the evolution of the Irish language over the last 100 years. The pioneers of Irish independence (De Valera, O'Ceallaigh, etc.), for example, attached great importance to their own language. De Valera said: ‘If I were forced to choose between the freedom of my homeland without a language, or an Ireland...
Eneko Zestau
15-11-2025, INDEPENDENTEA.
Abstract:
The hyper-minority status that we Basques have in our country explains precisely why the occupiers hardly need to resort to brutal physical violence against us at this point, as they did in the past, states the writter of this article.
On the one hand, each case of national oppression, colonization, and ethnocide has its own historical process, with...
Pako Aristi
7-2-2026, NOTICIAS DE GIPUZKOA (ORTZADAR)
Abstract:
In this excellent article, writer Pako Aristi regrets the cultural and linguistic colonisation of the Basque Country. It is common to hear Spanish music instead of Basque music in bars and pubs throughout our country, even in the most Basque-speaking areas. A Spanish person visiting our country, unlike in the past, will feel at...
Ane Ablanedo
12-11-2025, ARGIA.
Abstract:
In this interesting article, Ms. Ane Ablanedo mentions the tragic situation in Gaza and proposes exploring the causes of that conflict. A political analysis of that and other international conflicts reveals that human rights violations, including a fundamental one, the right of peoples to self-determination, are very often at the root of these devastating wars. Every people...
Pako Sudupe
20-11-2025, ZUZEU.
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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.
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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...
