PNV blocks arrests of attackers of Spanish football fans
Spain's PNV party opposes the arrest of those who attacked Spanish fans in the Basque Country. Critics accuse it of sheltering violence. Is it consistent?
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The PNV opposes arresting the attackers of football fans
That a party which prides itself on defending freedoms should oppose the arrest of those who attacked citizens for waving a flag is food for thought. That is how critics read the PNV's public stance on the incidents that took place in the Basque Country during the celebrations for Spain's World Cup triumph.
Criticism of the PNV over the "hunt"
In the reactions, some openly speak of a "street hunt" against Spanish fans and accuse the nationalist party of being no different from the ETA milieu. The comparison is harsh, but it reflects how far discontent with the decision goes. Other comments go further: they claim the PNV is sheltering those who attacked minors carrying flags.
The opposing argument: cheering is not a crime
On the other side, some point out that celebrating the national team's victory is not a crime. The reasoning is repeated: if there is no violence, there is no grounds for arrest. But the debate does not clarify whether the PNV's opposition stems from a strict reading of the law or from political calculation.
Is the message being sent to victims that they can be attacked with impunity? The question remains open, and the PNV has yet to offer any public explanation.
That a party which prides itself on defending freedoms should oppose the arrest of those who attacked citizens for waving a flag is food for thought. That is how critics read the PNV's public stance on the incidents that took place in the Basque Country during the celebrations for Spain's World Cup triumph.
Criticism of the PNV over the "hunt"
In the reactions, some openly speak of a "street hunt" against Spanish fans and accuse the nationalist party of being no different from the ETA milieu. The comparison is harsh, but it reflects how far discontent with the decision goes. Other comments go further: they claim the PNV is sheltering those who attacked minors carrying flags.
The opposing argument: cheering is not a crime
On the other side, some point out that celebrating the national team's victory is not a crime. The reasoning is repeated: if there is no violence, there is no grounds for arrest. But the debate does not clarify whether the PNV's opposition stems from a strict reading of the law or from political calculation.
Is the message being sent to victims that they can be attacked with impunity? The question remains open, and the PNV has yet to offer any public explanation.
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