the Basque Country '' chief Spain hails a `` truly historic moment '' Barroso 's two top prime ministerial candidates call ETA 's move a `` victory '' The French separatist group announces a `` definitive cessation of its armed activity '' Soon after , Mariano Rajoy -- who opinion polls show holds a commanding lead heading into next month 's elections -- said that members of his conservative Popular Party take `` satisfaction '' from ETA 's decision , which he insisted was not spurred by any political concessions . ETA calls for talks , saying `` a new political time is emerging in ETA
the Basque Country '' chief Spain hails a `` truly historic moment '' Barroso 's two top prime ministerial candidates call ETA 's move a `` victory '' The French separatist group announces a `` definitive cessation of its armed activity '' ETA calls for talks , saying `` a new political time is emerging in ETA