Aragonese nationalism

Aragonese nationalism is a political movement that affirms Aragonese identity and seeks greater self-government or independence for Aragon within Spain.

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Crown of Aragon: A composite monarchy that ruled territories around the western Mediterranean from the twelfth century until its gradual dissolution. Its medieval institutions and political memory inform modern accounts of Aragonese distinctiveness.
Chunta Aragonesista: An Aragonese political party founded in 1986 that combines regionalist, left-wing, and environmentalist positions. It is the movement’s best-known electoral party and advocates stronger Aragonese self-government.
Statute of Autonomy of Aragon: The legal framework defining Aragon’s institutions and devolved powers within Spain. It is the principal institutional basis through which autonomy advocates seek political change.
Catalan nationalism: A political movement that promotes Catalan identity and seeks self-government or independence for Catalonia. Its greater electoral strength and language-centered identity often frame comparisons with Aragonese nationalism.
Aragonese identity: A sense of belonging associated with Aragon’s history, territory, culture, and communities. The movement gives this regional identity an explicitly political interpretation.
Kingdom of Aragon: A medieval and early modern kingdom that became one of the principal territories of the Crown of Aragon. Nationalist historical narratives look to the kingdom as a source of Aragonese political identity.
Partido Aragonés: A regionalist political party in Aragon that supports autonomy within Spain and has participated in regional government. Its pragmatic regionalism contrasts with the stronger national claims of other Aragonese movements.
Cortes of Aragon: The elected legislature of the autonomous community of Aragon. Nationalist and regionalist parties use its elections and debates to advance their proposals.
Basque nationalism: A political movement promoting Basque identity and political self-determination in the Basque Country and adjoining areas. Its distinct language, institutions, and independentist history highlight Aragon’s different national movement.
Aragonese language revitalization: Efforts to increase the transmission, use, and public recognition of the Aragonese language. Nationalist cultural advocacy has helped keep language preservation on the political agenda.