Who is interested in the struggle of the Breton nation?

[Judon ap Concar]

Sorry I missed some questions


a) are there enough bretons who believe in full/partial independence

Polls say about 20%

b) are they willing to fight for their independence

Not yet for the most part, this is the main problem. Many people are afraid to express their support in public. In the French system you can loose your job quite easily by being a non conformist.

c) are they interested in preserving their identity

Signs of identity are obvious. In polls more than 80% of bretons say for example that they would like breton to be taught in schools. Breton folk music is also an impressive success. Many people have a "triskell" around their neck etc.

d) do they want autonomy or full-fledged nationhood

It really depends. Since it is a bit of a taboo in France to be against the (nanny) state many people hesitate to tell what they really feel. Often you need to know people more and then you get quite good surprises.

[Routasydän]

Even if full independence was wanted, I think that in order to keep the peace, it would be prudent to begin with autonomy over domestic matters.

[vertamocoro]

As a northern italian identitarian I support the breton struggle to preserve their cultural identity as well as for any other minority elsewhere. When it comes to independence, like someone previously said, it's up to Bretons to decide whether they want it or not.

[Routasydän]

I think that when you weigh the costs and benefits, autonomy would be a more attractive option. It is arguably easier to achieve, at least by non-violent means, and in Breton's geopolitical situation, it wouldn't matter much, as they would still be a member of the EU, perceivably, and I think could practice a rather limited foreign policy.

[Judon ap Concar]

Our state has been illegally abolished by France and therefore we have a right to independence. Knowing the French I think it would be an error to maintain a low profile. Many Breton movements have tried this strategy (Breton people are quite peaceful and modest) and the French just used them with no gain in exchange… The French are not as honest as the Finns I am afraid. They would need enough pressure to give anything.

That said, I think we have to focus on concrete issues (defects of the French state, immigration, language policy, environment etc.) and be peaceful in our actions.

Judon ap Concar