Jonjo Agirre
28-08-2018, BERRIA.
Abstract:
Andoni Unzalu, head of Cabinet and Communication in the Tourism Department of the Basque Government, has voiced his opinions on Basque language normalization, against it, in his latest book. Unzalu, a member of the Spanish Socialist Party, denounces the alleged discrimination suffered by non-Basque speakers on their access to public job positions, for not speaking Basque. Furthermore, Mr. Unzalu regrets the investment made by the Basque Government on Basque normalization, presenting it as a waste of money.
His stance against Basque normalization is a matter of serious concern, according to the author of the article, more so if we take into account that he is a high-ranking official of the Spanish Socialists now forming a coalition with the Basque National Party in office. The author regrets the silence shown by Basque nationalists and Basque language activists concerning this matter, as a passive stance and lack of response encourage a wider share in the media for Spanish suprematism.
