Groep fan Auwerk ("Group of Aurich") is a political activism organization that advocates for an independent Frisian state (Frisia).
[1] On 23 September 2006, Groep fan Auwerk presented a proposal for an Inter-Frisian flag, intended to represent all Frisian regions, but was rejected by the Interfrisian Council in June 2007.
[2] The flag of the Groep fan Auwerk previously advised, particularly in East Frisia under criticism because it had been prepared by the group in secret and then propagated massively.
[3][failed verification] In September 2008, Groep fan Auwerk replaced several traffic signs with Frisian-language versions.
On 25 September 2009, Groep fan Auwerk, in cooperation with Frije Fryske Grûn [fy] (Free Frisian Foundation) removed the Dutch versions in Wymbritseradiel.