31 August 2006

38% Basques would back country’s independence in a referendum

If you have joined me in the prayer project of praying for the Basque region, this may be of interest to you.
according to Basque government’s sociometer that was carried out last May, after armed group ETA had declared a permanent truce. 53% of the citizenship considers that the present political situation is good or very good, a figure that doubles last year’s results.

It's worth recalling that historically the Basques have not had their own government and seem to have thrived under the rule of others provided they have a high degree of autonomy, so this result may fit their national character.
38% Basques would back country’s independence in a referendum:
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