Letters from Friends - ICEC

50 Years Since the Executions of Txiki and Otaegi Last September marked the 50th anniversary of the executions of Txiki and Otategi, two Basque militants executed by Franco's fascist regime two months before the...

Belgium’s Deepening Political Deadlock – the independence of Flanders is getting nearer! Belgium once again finds itself in a profound political stalemate. Months after the elections, the Brussels Region remains without a government as...

In May 2026 there will be elections for the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish National Party has been in government for 18 years. The Scottish Greens have 7 seats so that gives a pro-independence majority....

Celebrating Democracy on the 50th Anniversary of the Death of the Spanish Dictator Franco For Catalans, 20 November is a date of remembrance and celebration — not only because it marks the death of Spain’s last...

Brittany is on the move... Yes Breizh is a wave carrying hope for the Bretons. We are beginning to understand that the status quo in which Paris has left us for so long is...

In terms of autonomy policy, things are not looking particularly good in South Tyrol at the moment. Several pillars of autonomy are currently under attack from the Italian nation state. Autonomy reform: A far-reaching reform...

The End of an Era and the Autonomy Test: The Five-Way Race for the Veneto Region The regional elections in 23 - 24 November 2025 will mark the close of an era for the Veneto region....