Azpeitia
The riots in Azpeitia and Vitoria have sparked a debate about the police model: EH Bildu and PP have opposing views
The sovereign coalition calls for "a thorough review and reform of the police model." In the view of EH Bildu, the latest police interventions have not been "proportionate and appropriate to prevent further damage." The PP believes that there is a problem "with the radical left that the PNV is not only unable to deal with, but is helping to feed and encourage."
EUSPEL has concentrated on denouncing "defencelessness"
The Basque police union criticizes the "helplessness" they feel from the institutions. They denounce the lack of staff and means and believe that the statements of the mayor of Azpeitia give young people "freedom to do whatever they want without respecting authority".
Zupiria clarifies the events in Azpeitia. A painting against the police indicates that it caused riots
As explained by the Security Counsellor, "handcuffs and walki-talkies" were stolen and the Ertzainas were attacked, including two wounded, while the Ertzainas acting in Azpeitia carried body cameras, so there are recordings to verify the account of what happened.
The Basque Government condemns the riots in Azpeitia and stresses the importance of "not eliminating violence"
Maria Ubarretxena has expressed the "absolute rejection" of the Basque Government in the face of last weekend's riots in Azpeitia by a large group of young people who attacked local police and ertzainas. At the press conference following the Governing Council, the spokeswoman for the Basque Government has conveyed the support of the Executive "both to the Ertzaintza and to the Municipal Police of Azpeitia".
PNV, PSE and Ertzaintza unions have lamented EH Bildu's attitude to the events in Azpeitia
EH Bildu considers it "outrageous" that there has been "silence" and "a painting" about the torture report so quickly condemns it
The PNV considers the attacks on the Ertzaintza "intolerable" and considers the eastward distance of some politicians "intimidating"
Andoni Busquet has said that "unacceptable behaviour" is taking place in recent times and has recalled that the attacks on local police and Ertzaintza officers in Azpetia "are not the first." B also considers it "inconceivable and unacceptable" for political representatives to "forgive harassment or assault behaviour."
Esan has called for a clear and forceful condemnation of political representatives for the incidents in Azpeitia
Iñaki Uraga, spokesman for the Esan trade union of the Ertzaintza, expects a "powerful speech" to avoid "past events" and attacks on the Ertzainas.
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