Are you wondering whether Brittany is capable of taking on more responsibilities?
Do you sometimes hear “it's impossible”, “too complicated”, or “not the right time”?
Here you'll find simple, factual and useful answers to help you make up your own mind, without speeches or slogans.
Yes Breizh is a Breton collective that thinks and acts for a Brittany capable of making more decisions for itself.
We draw inspiration from experiences such as Yes Scotland and Yes Cymru.
Our aim is to open up the debate, provide information and show that autonomy through devolution is a credible, modern and beneficial option for Brittany.
No.
Yes Breizh is not a party, but a pluralist movement.
We have no candidates and do not support any lists.
Anyone can join us, regardless of their sensibilities, if they peacefully share the objective of a democratic transition to devolution.
See : Who are we?
We are working on :
- explain what devolution would mean for Brittany; ;
- nurture democratic debate ;
- publish thematic dossiers (health, energy, education, etc.) ;
- to bring together all those who want to take action for the future of our country; ;
- build a coherent, realistic and progressive plan for society.
For us, there is no ambiguity: Brittany includes five departments, including Loire-Atlantique.
Reunification is a priority, for historical, democratic and territorial reasons.
Yes.
Freedom of expression and opinion is guaranteed by the French Constitution.
Thinking about a more autonomous form of governance for Brittany is perfectly legal as long as the law is respected, which is exactly what we are doing.
Our status: non-profit-making association under the 1901 law.
Our financing is based on :
- donations from individuals,
- membership fees,
- the support shop.
Our financial management is public, clear and transparent.
There are several possibilities:
• contribute to reflection and analysis ;
• make a donation ;
- share our content.
The future of Brittany will be built collectively.
Because Brittany has everything it takes to better meet its needs dynamic economy, strong culture, social cohesion and capacity for innovation.
Real autonomy would allow us to decide what concerns us here education, transport, health, ecology, planning, agriculture, the sea, etc.
No.
Current powers are very limited and closely controlled by the State.
The Region does not decide on its own tax system or its broad economic policies.
To take real action, devolution is essential.
And remember: the Brittany Region only administers 4 of the 5 Breton départements.
No.
We are in favour of Brittany and a fairer distribution of responsibilities.
As in Scotland or Catalonia, autonomy is not a rejection: it simply allows a nation to take responsibility for what concerns it.
A Scotsman can have both Scottish and British nationality.
Why shouldn't we?
Yes.
Brittany is one of France's most dynamic regions industry, agriculture, maritime, innovation, demography...
With more leverage, it could develop even further.
Yes.
A Brittany with real powers would have more influence in Brussels, in particular via the Region's existing office.
It could better defend its interests, for example with regard to agreements such as Mercosur, while strengthening the French position.
Full autonomy :
- is achieved through the devolution of powers; ;
- allows you to manage your own affairs; ;
- remains within the framework of the French Republic and the European Union.
No modern democracy is totally “independent”. What matters is that Brittany should be able to decide what concerns it.
We believe in it. But it has to be fair.
Today, for example :
- 140 / inhabitant for culture in Île-de-France,
- compared with €15 per inhabitant in Brittany.
Brittany's cultural budget is even lower than that of the Paris Opera alone. Solidarity?
No.
It brings together all those who want more territorial democracy.
It's not autonomy that divides: it's the refusal to debate it.
No.
Valuing a language, a culture, a history does not mean excluding anyone.
Brittany is diverse, open and modern.
Autonomy is not a retreat: it is the serene affirmation of who we are.
Because today's challenges (ecological, economic, democratic) require responses that are tailored to the local situation.
The centralised model no longer succeeds.
Brittany has the maturity and skills to act like other autonomous regions in Europe.
They can also claim autonomy.
The Breton model can be a source of inspiration.
Autonomy is not a threat to anyone: it's an opportunity for everyone.
No.
Centralism concentrates resources and redistributes them badly.
Responsible autonomy would allow :
- policies tailored to each region ;
- better investments ;
- a reduction in imbalances.
That's their right.
Yes Breizh is a democrat.
If an informed debate leads to rejection, we will accept it.
Our role is to inform and convince, never to impose.
Independence is not on our agenda.
In an interdependent world, the challenge is not to isolate ourselves, but to decide here what concerns us.
Understand our objectives, our vision and the Breton devolution.
