A new Bureau of Gazte Abertzaleak (GA) was elected this weekend (10th to 11th May 2008), at the organisation’s Annual General Assembly, including a new President.

The Assembly in Bilbo/Bilbao elected Alain Zamorano Barrenetxea as its new Secretary General, who took over from Harkaitz Millan. Zamorano promised to lead a new reinvigoragted Gazte and expressed his committment to the organisation and its activisits. A group of nine representatives were elected to the Gazte Bureau, including Lander de Bilbao − former EFAy President − who will be responsible for international relations.

Gazte have played an influencial role in the EFAy in the past, with one of its previous members being the first President of the EFAy in 2000. EFAy President, Rhisiart Tal−e−bot, attended the Assembly on behalf of the EFAy. In his address he reminded delegates that Gazte have traditionally played a leading role in the EFAy and that it was important for the work of both organisations that this strong link continues.

Gazte Abertzaleak