Since I knew very little on Basque politics I can only thank you for the information (also followed that link to Carlism, a concept previously unknown to me). I don't have so much to add, but it is always good to get a picture of a situation from someone who is actually close to the place and people involved. You know, like foreign correspondants might have worked some time long long ago.

A vote for PES is a vote for EPP! A vote for EPP is a vote for PES! Support the coalition, vote EPP-PES in 2009!