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Event - The Politics of Self-Determination - 4 October 2023
Yves-François Blanchet holds a degree in anthropology and history from the University of Montreal. He entered politics in 1987, joining the Parti Québécois under the leadership of Jacques Parizeau. Blanchet was first elected to the Quebec National Assembly in 2008, becoming Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks in 2012.
The South Tyrolean People’s Party: Between continuity and change
Elisabeth Alber explores the story of the South Tyrolean People’s Party (SVP), an ethno-regionalist catch-all party representing the German- and Ladin-speaking population of Italy’s South Tyrol. This is part of a five-part blog series on non-secessionist nationalism in the Global North.
Flemish Nationalist Parties: A Qualified Success?
Dr Nicolas Bouteca and Ward Peeters explore Flemish nationalist parties in Belgium. This is part of a five-part blog series on non-secessionist nationalism in the Global North.
The Basque Nationalist Party’s long quest for a more equal partnership with Spain
In this blog Dr Caroline Gray discusses the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV). This is part of a five-part blog series on non-secessionist nationalism in the Global North.
CiU, from the success of moderation to radicalisation and disintegration
Dr Astrid Barrio and Dr Bonnie N. Field explore the story of the Convergence and Union (CiU), a moderate Catalan nationalist organisation that ended in 2015. This is part of a five-part blog series on non-secessionist nationalism in the Global North.
The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ): The New Hegemon of Québec Politics
In this blog Professor André Lecours explores the history of nationalism in Québec and discusses the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ). This is part of a five-part blog series on non-secessionist nationalism in the Global North.
Life Beyond Independence: Non-Secessionist Nationalism in the Global North
Dr Karlo Basta introduces a five-part blog series on non-secessionist nationalist parties in the Global North.
From conflict to procedures: Taming independence referendums
Francesco Palermo of the University of Verona writes for our blog series on the domestic political implications and international echoes of the independence bid in Catalonia, a collaboration with the Institute for Comparative Federalism at EURAC Research.
The media coverage of the Catalan self-determination process in Canada
André Lecours of the University of Ottawa writes for our blog series on the domestic political implications and international echoes of the independence bid in Catalonia, a collaboration with the Institute for Comparative Federalism at EURAC Research.
