Euzko Gaztedi

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Euzko Gaztedi

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Abbreviation:: EGI
Political party: EAJ / PNV -Youth Wing
Foundation years: 1904
Ideology: Basque Nationalist Party
Anthem: Euzko Abendaren Ereserkia
European affiliation: European Democratic Party ( Young Democrats for Europe )
Area: Basque Country
Locations: Guipúzcoa : San Sebastián
Vizcaya : Bilbao
Álava : Vitoria
País Vasco francés : Bayona
Navarre : Pamplona
Members: 3,000
Colours: Red and green
Status: active
Web: www.euzkogaztedi.org

Euzko Gaztedi (EGI) (in Basque language : Basque Youth Movement) is the youth wing of the Eusko Alderdi Jeltzalea / Partido Nacionalista Vasco (EAJ / PNV). It is particularly widespread in the Basque Country and here in the Basque Autonomous Community of Navarre and in the northern Basque Country.

aims

According to its statutes, it defines itself as a Basque organization that wants to achieve independence in a democratic, pluralistic, participatory way and to create a framework of respect for the identity of peoples and human rights.

Sub-organizations

The sub-organizations of the EGI also include other associations:

  • Lurgorri Ikasle Elkartea , AStA.
  • Gogorregi Konpartsa in Bilbao
  • Gaztetxoak , leisure group.
  • Ausartu euskaraz , cultural group promoting the Basque language

Former members of the EGI

Imaz at an EGI speech

See also

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