Exile Government of the Basque Country

The Exile Government of the Basque Country refers to the government established by Basque nationalists during the Spanish Civil War and World War II, after they fled Spain due to persecution. Based in France and later London, this government aimed to represent Basque interests and promote autonomy while the Basque Country was under Franco's dictatorship. It operated between 1936 and 1979, advocating for Basque cultural identity, political rights, and eventual independence. Following Franco’s death, the Exile Government’s efforts helped lead to the establishment of a more autonomous Basque government within Spain.