Of course. Right now, the relationship between the Basques and the rest of Spain is delicate. There are still ETApolitical prisoners serving sentences outside the Basque Country. Many people demonstrated against this, as the families considered it unfair not to be able to visit them. But for example, in my opinion, the pro-independence sentiment among the younger generation has dropped considerably compared to other generations. In Catalonia as well, but there, independence is a current issue because of the exiles that took place after October 1th.
Right now there are demonstrations in Ferraz (Madrid) because the current president of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, has granted amnesty to the exiles and those responsible for the revolt of October 1th, and this has infuriated the extreme right-wing nationalists.
I could mention more, but in general this is the most relevant for now.
I see, I’m very unfamiliar with Spanish politics. I asked one comrade about it and really they mentioned that Catalonia was more of a “pay less taxes” independence way.
The “socialist party” I keep hearing in the news about I assume is PSOE which is socdem?
What do the Basque and Catalonia get for being independent? Sorry for asking such rudimentary questions, I need some historic reads about the area to understand it better probably.
I assume the anti-independence protestors are fascists that want a Greater Spain or whatever as always. Is there a communist party with official information on this subject?
Catalonia was more of a “pay less taxes” independence way.
It’s true. I mean, the Catalan bourgeoisie is the one promoting Catalan independence, and this only benefits them, not the Catalan working class. In the Basque Country, the Basque bourgeoisie prefers to promote nationalism. It’s the Basque left that has promoted this idea of independence from the Spanish state the most. This is because following the acts of ETA, a large part of Spain discriminated against the Basque Country. My dad, when he did his military service, was in fact forced to lie about where he lived in order to avoid problems.
The “socialist party” I keep hearing in the news about I assume is PSOE which is socdem?
Yeah, they’re socdems, pro-EU, TERFs, and populists. The current government has done decent things not thanks to the PSOE, but thanks to the government partners who are slightly more radical than them (Unidas Podemos + EH Bildu + ERC). Still, they are a geopolitical disaster. The PSOE refused to join China’s Silk Road yet, for example.
Sorry for asking such rudimentary questions, I need some historic reads about the area to understand it better probably.
Don’t worry! It’s okay. But bear in mind that I’m probably not the best person to explain the situation here, so take what I say with a grain of salt (mostly because I’m still learning and my analyses may be poorly developed).
I assume the anti-independence protestors are fascists that want a Greater Spain or whatever as always.
Of course. Right now, the relationship between the Basques and the rest of Spain is delicate. There are still ETA political prisoners serving sentences outside the Basque Country. Many people demonstrated against this, as the families considered it unfair not to be able to visit them. But for example, in my opinion, the pro-independence sentiment among the younger generation has dropped considerably compared to other generations. In Catalonia as well, but there, independence is a current issue because of the exiles that took place after October 1th.
Right now there are demonstrations in Ferraz (Madrid) because the current president of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, has granted amnesty to the exiles and those responsible for the revolt of October 1th, and this has infuriated the extreme right-wing nationalists.
I could mention more, but in general this is the most relevant for now.
I see, I’m very unfamiliar with Spanish politics. I asked one comrade about it and really they mentioned that Catalonia was more of a “pay less taxes” independence way.
The “socialist party” I keep hearing in the news about I assume is PSOE which is socdem?
What do the Basque and Catalonia get for being independent? Sorry for asking such rudimentary questions, I need some historic reads about the area to understand it better probably.
I assume the anti-independence protestors are fascists that want a Greater Spain or whatever as always. Is there a communist party with official information on this subject?
It’s true. I mean, the Catalan bourgeoisie is the one promoting Catalan independence, and this only benefits them, not the Catalan working class. In the Basque Country, the Basque bourgeoisie prefers to promote nationalism. It’s the Basque left that has promoted this idea of independence from the Spanish state the most. This is because following the acts of ETA, a large part of Spain discriminated against the Basque Country. My dad, when he did his military service, was in fact forced to lie about where he lived in order to avoid problems.
Yeah, they’re socdems, pro-EU, TERFs, and populists. The current government has done decent things not thanks to the PSOE, but thanks to the government partners who are slightly more radical than them (Unidas Podemos + EH Bildu + ERC). Still, they are a geopolitical disaster. The PSOE refused to join China’s Silk Road yet, for example.
Don’t worry! It’s okay. But bear in mind that I’m probably not the best person to explain the situation here, so take what I say with a grain of salt (mostly because I’m still learning and my analyses may be poorly developed).
Yep, you’re absolutely right. It’s only the most reactionary and right-wing extremists in the country who are protesting. In fact, to no one’s surprise, many Francoist flags have been spotted during the demonstration.
You can read this opinion article written by PCTE Secretary General (Astor Garcia) on this issue: https://www-nuevo--rumbo-es.translate.goog/2023/11/15/gobierno-amnistia-y-estabilidad/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=es&_x_tr_pto=wapp
Thanks again!