1936 Basque Government in Exile

The 1936 Basque Government in Exile was a government-in-exile formed after the Basque Country was occupied during the Spanish Civil War. When fascist forces led by Franco took control, Basque leaders fled to prevent their territory from being fully suppressed. Operating from abroad, they aimed to maintain Basque identity, advocate for independence, and support resistance efforts. The government-in-exile symbolized Basque resilience and national aspirations, continuing to represent Basque interests until democracy was restored in Spain decades later.