
Separatyzm baskijski
Author(s) -
Anna Antczak
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
sprawy narodowościowe. seria nowa
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2392-2427
pISSN - 1230-1698
DOI - 10.11649/sn.2010.027
Subject(s) - nationalism , national identity , politics , independence (probability theory) , autonomy , state (computer science) , identity (music) , political science , declaration , declaration of independence , independent state , history , law , aesthetics , philosophy , statistics , mathematics , algorithm , computer science
Basque SeparatismThis 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 adopts a historical approach, since Basque nationalism has evolved in a specific way, and the historical, political and systemic changes influenced the Basque Country in a different way than 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.