The mobilization in Bilbao has reflected a strong sovereign will, according to Gure Esku
Gure Esku today madeanassessment of the "Herri libre bat. Euskal Herriak erabaki" mobilisation held last Saturday in Bilbao. Its spokesman, Josu Etxaburu , has explained that "Basque society has shown a clear will to take steps towards full sovereignty through the application of the right to decide."
The mobilisation has highlighted three aspects: the large number of participants, diversity and, in particular, the presence of young people. "The Basque people want and need sovereignty, and that was made clear on Saturday," said Etxaburu.
June Romatet of Gure Esku has explained the need for sovereignty with examples such as improving living conditions, addressing future challenges such as climate emergency, artificial intelligence and migration, and protecting and revitalizing the Basque Euskera and Basque culture. "Sovereignty is linked to the decisions to be made here, and we have seen that Basque society wants it."
Etxaburu has also stressed the responsibility of all the political forces and social partners to act with a vision of the country and with ambition: "It is time to achieve and begin to implement the decisions and consensus that represent the majority oftheBasque people. The vision and ambition of the country are indispensable , and the effort is our responsibility. "
Gure Esku has made a direct appeal to all political and social forces: "In Bilbao the Basque people sent a clear message. Now is the time to respond to that responsibility."
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