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“The dispute between conflicting interests in the Basque language has been resolved”

You say that the Basque language is in season, but in need of coordination.


I don't know if the word is coordination. At least it has been possible to bring the dynamics between opposing interests closer together or to calm the quarrels. This has been achieved and it has been important. Another step would be missing, a shared reflection and a shared strategy. Perhaps there are still a few steps to reach the ideal situation? For example, in the dynamics that surround the Rendezvous Point, I think, there is enough maturity to reach that point. I am very happy with the atmosphere, the attitudes, the interest detected there.

Is Topagunea’s reflection one of the most important things that is now being cooked in the Basque language?


I don't know what was done in the past and I don't have a chance to compare it. However, this beginning of the 21st century is special, it is a state of change and the parameters are not clear anywhere. It is also a very good opportunity for the Basque language to make a qualitative leap forward, to launch new approaches and dynamics, as well as a social movement. The first steps of the social movement for the Basque language were: awareness raising, basic elaborations, organization at the local level of Basque services that had never been offered, various leisure issues, awareness sessions... But this movement has not yet assumed the leadership in favor of the language as a whole, that is, creating discourse, cultivating communication in society... using all the strategies and instruments. I think that's the leap we need to take now.

Where has leadership been so far? Many times in the public administration, perhaps because there was no other option. Then this has been politicized and power and counter-power have been created. Now this dialectic is being suppressed, appeased or channeled. I wouldn’t say that you don’t need power and counterpower, sometimes yes, sometimes no. The question to ask is: Is that what we all need right now, or not, for the purpose we all share?

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