BASQUE SEPARATISM (Separatyzm baskijski)

• Authors: Antczak Anna
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

This article examines the origins of Basque nationalism, major reasons why the terrorist organization ETA was founded, and the evolution of ETA's activities. Alongside this discussion, a parallel history of moderate nationalism pursued by the Basque Nationalist Party is also examined. The article recognizes an historical approach, since Basque nationalism has evolved in a specific way, and the historical, political and systemic changes that influenced the Basque Country in a different way than in other regions of Spain. In the literature, researchers show that Basque citizens are characterized by a strong sense of national identity. This is due firstly to the fact that many Basques identify themselves with the Basque Country rather than with Spain, which indicates a clear declaration of their national identity. This means that the Basques consider themselves a separate nation. The consequence of this is their desire to have a greater autonomy, preferably under the Spanish federal state, or to gain independence.

Keywords

EN

AUTONOMY; BASQUE NATIONAL IDENTITY; NATION; NATIONALISM; REGION

• Publisher: Instytut Slawistyki Polskiej Akademii Nauk
• Journal: Sprawy Narodowościowe
• Year: 2010
• Issue: 37
• Pages: 149-161
• Document type: ARTICLE

Contributors

author

Antczak Anna

• Dr Anna Antczak, Biuro Spraw Miedzynarodowych i Unii Europejskiej Kancelarii Senatu RP, Warszawa

Identifiers

CEJSH db identifier

10PLAAAA089723