Automatically translated from Basque, translation may contain errors. More information here. Elhuyarren itzultzaile automatikoaren logoa

The debate on the European Union is a trap

  • The Vicent Partal believes that to discuss now whether an independent Catalonia can enter the European Union is to fall into a trap. He believes that this is the bait that Spain has put in, because they have a common position and the independentists do not.

We're in time to fix it, but we've already fallen into the mouse hole. We are no longer talking about whether we want to be independent. Instead, they have led us to debate whether or not we want to be members of the European Union. It is clear that there is no discussion. The Union would accept us once we are independent or have no choice, a minute earlier not. Meanwhile, Spain is frightening us, it is dividing our forces into a debate in which they have a unique position. My proposal? Let us stop talking about Europe and let us talk about ourselves, which is the important thing.

Let us think about independence and the process of independence, without accepting external conditions and blackmail. We want to be independent, and when we are, then we will ask Batasuna, if that interests us. And yes, I think we're interested in entry.

Some say that some of the independentists do not want independence, that if it is not certain that we will be part of the Union. And there's the trap. And it's that "Oh! I would like independence, but, listen, I have to be sure that we are going to be part of the European Union”, the wolves who say continually, soon we will see them in disguise of lamb. These wolves are repeating the fake song of those who have found a mock argument to deal with independence.

Well, no. The key question is not whether we are going to be members of the European Union. The answer to this question at the moment is neither important nor decisive. The only thing we have to know is whether we have the right to decide. That we comply with what we decide to make sure that we will have sufficient force, with our hands free and without mortgages, that we will decide our future.

And if someone who has no wolf soul thinks that it is dangerous not to know beforehand when we become independent that we enter the European Union, to show me that this risk is more serious for Catalonia than to keep it in the current situation.

Finally, and by the way, given that we are talking about the day after independence, it would perhaps be fair to vote on the ten or twelve major issues on which citizens have opposing opinions. For example, what would be the problem in asking if we want to join the European Union? Is it possible that Castilian has to be an official or that the electoral system needs open lists?


Newest
We're children in the art of behel
The Wild Question podcast, which will feature children’s philosophy on the Axis, is intended to include children’s philosophy in workshops, not in vain. That’s what Iñigo Martínez promised us in this first episode. He has laid the foundations of the podcast, drawn the... [+]

With workers’ denial of judgment, Guardian makes chess mate in Laudio after years of play preparation
After most of the workers at the Guardian Llodio factory abandoned their way to court, the multinational managed to achieve what it wanted: to close a profitable company with total impunity. It’s not a one-day strategy, and although it’s a long way off, it’s been a... [+]

2025-04-07 | Behe Banda
by name

Perhaps we could say that this text is the result of an appraisal meeting. However, valuation meetings often leave a dry and bittersweet taste in the mouth. It's a sunny Tuesday afternoon. 16:53. We've connected to the valuation meeting, and we've decided to put a lemon candy in... [+]


Day of the Basque Locality
“Basque is increasingly heard in the region, especially among young people”
This year’s Basque Language Day has been celebrated in the town of Murieta on Saturday, starting in the morning until the small hours increase. It is an important and enjoyable event for the Basque people of the neighboring region of Estella de Navarra.

About the community (and III)
When I started this series of articles about the community, Antoine and Antoine were in the house, the cheese chamber was empty, the tours to the slaughterhouse were weekly and we made cheese every three days. By the time I started writing this, the place where Picardie’s... [+]

2025-04-07 | Iñaki Sanz-Azkue
The Snake Fisherman by the River
Many will hear the serpent and think of a dry place, because the man is well aware that reptiles need heat. However, not all snakes are the same; not everyone likes the same conditions, which allows, among other things, the diversity that exists. Each one usually has its own... [+]

2025-04-07 | Jakoba Errekondo
So-called agriculture and land cultivation
For the farmer, gardening is only an impediment. A lot of today’s “advanced” farmers think so. In their work they don’t need orchards, chicken houses, apples or hives.

2025-04-07 | Garazi Zabaleta
It's just that...
Agroecological projects that can be developed on a small plot and without huge investments
The Basaldea de Vitoria-Gasteiz is located in the Exclusive Regenerative Agriculture Project in the Abetxu neighborhood, which is driven by Jaime García, Joseba Vigalondo and Javier Chaves. “In the primary sector, our goal is to promote new additions to the agroecological... [+]

"Rebellion grows in Argentina, a whole people is pushing"
Laura Taffetani works at the Argentine Lawyers Guild (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1963). He has worked with numerous Mapuches who have suffered government repression in recent years and has been part of the anti-imperialist meetings organized by the organization Liberation in the... [+]

The Basque Government evacuates Etxarri II Youth Centre in Bilbao
As announced, the Etxarri II youth centre in the Rekalde district of Bilbao has been evacuated with the operation launched by the Basque Government at 9 a.m. In the afternoon there will be a protest demonstration in the neighborhood, starting at 19:00 from the train station of... [+]

2025-04-04 | ARGIA
A worker dies falling from a work in Agoitz
The incident took place on Thursday and SOS Navarre was informed that it was about to hit 16:00 hours. The doctor, the ambulance and the Foral are for him, but they have not been able to recover the man and he dies there.

2025-04-04 | ARGIA
83 cities have registered for Euskaraldia Hika
It's a novelty this year. In addition to choosing between the roles of voice and ear, citizens will have the opportunity to participate in Euskaraldia Hika. In villages where the Hitano is not used, the use of both toka and noka will be encouraged, and in villages where the... [+]

Eguneraketa berriak daude