EHAK Basque communist representatives hold a press conference in San Sebastian.
EHAK Communist Party of the Basque Lands representatives attend a news conference in San Sebastian April 18, 2005. Basque Premier Juan Jose Ibarretxe emerged weakened in Sunday's vote for the regional parliament as radical separatists put in a stunning performance that could give them sway over the next government. EHAK came in a surprisingly strong fourth place with the backing of Batasuna, a party banned as the political wing of armed separatists ETA. (L-R) Karmele Berasategi, Nekane Erauskin and Maite Aranburu. REUTERS/Pablo Sanchez PSQ/PH/DY