1936 Basque Statute of Autonomy

The 1936 Basque Statute of Autonomy was a legal document that granted the Basque Country a significant degree of self-governance within Spain. It established a Basque government and parliament, giving the region control over local issues like education, culture, and economic policies. This statute aimed to recognize and protect Basque identity and autonomy during a tumultuous period in Spanish history. However, its implementation was interrupted by the Spanish Civil War and the subsequent Franco dictatorship, which suppressed regional autonomy for decades.