Galician nationalism

Galician nationalism (Galician: nacionalismo galego) is a political and social movement in Galicia that advocates for the cultural unity and recognition of Galicia as a distinct nation and asserts the right of the Galician people to self-determination. The movement asserts that Galicia possesses a unique identity, rooted in its own historical development, language, and culture, which stands in contrast to the centralism of the Spanish state.

Modern Galician nationalism originated in the early 20th century, evolving from the broader movement known as Galicianism (Galician: galeguismo). It consolidated as an organized political force with the founding of the Irmandades da Fala in 1916. Throughout the 20th century, the movement has encompassed a spectrum of ideologies, ranging from moderate autonomism to calls for full sovereignty, notably represented by figures such as Vicente Risco and Castelao, and organizations like the Partido Galeguista.