Basque Government

The Basque Government is the autonomous government of the Basque Country in Spain. It is currently newsworthy due to its decisions regarding ETA prisoners, specifically the granting of semi-liberty to former ETA members. Recent events include the release of Soledad Iparraguirre, also known as 'Anboto,' a former leader of ETA, from prison under a semi-liberty regime granted by the Justice Department of the Basque Government. This follows a similar decision regarding another former ETA member, Mikel Garikoitz Aspiazu ('Txeroki'). Furthermore, the Basque Government's restorative justice program, which brings ETA prisoners and victims together, is facing criticism. Some victims have withdrawn from the program due to the perceived closeness of the mediator to the ETA prisoners. These actions by the Basque Government are significant because they touch upon sensitive issues of justice, reconciliation, and the treatment of former terrorists, sparking debate and raising concerns among victims of ETA.