Mancisidor has been elected Ombudsman with the support of PNV, PSE-EE and PP, and opposition from EH Bildu
His predecessor, Manuel de Lezertua, formalized his resignation on 19 June, and since then Inés Ibáñez de Maeztu has been an active ombudsman.
The lawyer Mikel Mancisidor was elected this Thursday by the Basque Parliament with the votes of PNV, PSE-EE and PP and the votes against EH Bildu, who rejected the Ararteko because he does not dominate the Euskera and considers it not politically "neutral".
Bilbaine lawyer Mikel Mancisidor holds a law degree from the University of Deusto and a doctor of international relations from the Geneva School of Diplomacy.
For 10 years (2004-2014) was director of UNESCO Etxea of the Basque Country. His professional career has been linked to the defence of human rights and democratic governance, and he has a broad international track record.
His predecessor, Manuel de Lezertua, formalized his resignation on 19 June, and since then Inés Ibáñez de Maeztu has been an active ombudsman.
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