Etxarri Aranatz is in the area where Euskera is official. However, the representatives of the Ikastola Andra Mari at the opening ceremony took into account the whole of Navarre and claimed that the Basque Country should be official throughout the area. They have used the example of efforts to formalise the Basque country in the European Union to explain the situation in Navarra: “All citizens of our country must be guaranteed all the linguistic rights and, of course, the right to study in Basque, over and above the limitations and zoning, both in Lerín, Lezkairu and Etxarri. If the Basques deserve Euskera to be official in Europe… how not in all of Navarre!”

Besides claiming the official status, they stress the role of the ikastolas in Navarra: “The ikastolas are spread throughout the territory of Navarra and we will maintain our commitment, overcoming the red lines: we will guarantee this right to all citizens who want to grow and educate in Basque.”

The Second Vice-President of the Government of Navarra, Ana Ollo, has also stated her official status. He considers that the claim is spreading with particular force, but he does not have a sufficient majority in the Parliament of Navarra.

Various agents and entities from the Basque country have participated in the opening ceremony. As for the political representatives, members of the Government of Navarra and parliamentary groups such as those of EH Bildu, Geroa Bai and Iñaki Iriarte of UPN have approached.

The organization has shown satisfaction at the end of the day. The press release notes the achievement of the objectives of the day and thanks all those who have participated in Nafarroa Oinez in one way or another.