In the upcoming Basque elections, the leftist pro-independence party EH Bildu, part of a coalition and historically linked to the separatist group ETA, is poised for a potential victory. This follows Spain's release of activists previously jailed in connection to ETA, among whom Arnaldo Otegi remains notably active. Despite attempts by the Spanish establishment to link EH Bildu with ETA's violent past, the party's focus on social issues appears to resonate with voters, particularly the youth. The Spanish media and establishment's strategy of highlighting these past affiliations has been criticized as ineffective, especially as it overlooks the pressing social concerns driving the party's support.
In the lead-up to Sunday’s Basque Country elections, the Spanish establishment has attempted to stem the pro-independence left’s historic advance by playing on an armed conflict that ended over a decade ago. https://t.co/1beTGIqtMb
The Spanish establishment has tried to stop the rise of the leftist Basque party EH Bildu by associating it with the defunct separatist group ETA. Yet these red-scare tactics are unlikely to rally struggling young people behind the ruling party. https://t.co/1beTGIpVWD
Sunday’s Basque elections could see a historic victory for leftist pro-independence party EH Bildu. The Spanish media is obsessing over the party’s past links to separatist group ETA — and ignoring the social issues that are fueling its support. https://t.co/1beTGIqtMb
Spain tried to outlaw its separatists: Now they call the shots https://t.co/VUbollk6H1 via @rorihuela https://t.co/KUjxPMT7Kj
After the Spain released the activists jailed for their connection to the Basque terrorist group ETA, most faded into the background. Not Arnaldo Otegi. https://t.co/Z81xlspZxg
Spain's Basque separatist party Bildu could win regional ballot https://t.co/Zbuc140Nd0 https://t.co/5aM5LllcHd
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