Pradales has called for Europe to take into account stateless nations such as the Basque Country

The lehendakari has opted this Friday fora new European model\u00A0     \A0 Imanol Pradales  "harmonizing and not uniformizing" federalism.

Pradales has called for the development of "multi-level governance"that allows joint political and financial decision-making." The Union's cohesion policy needs to be reviewed and improved, but Euskadi is opposed to the exclusive transfer of decision-making power from the new European financial framework to the capitals. "

The European Democratic Party (PDE) held its annual congress this Friday at the BEC in Barakaldo (Bizkaia), attended by political leaders, activists and intellectuals from European parties.

Participants included EBB President Aitor Esteban , PDE President Francois Bayrou and Secretary General Sandro Gozi .

At the beginning of the meeting, the President said that responding to global challenges, populism and extremism should not be protected at every border.

"The answer is to do more for Europe, "said Pradales, who recalled the work ofLehendakari  Aguirre .

Stressing that the Basque Country is a "nation" that has always believed in democracy and in Europe, he has warned of the current unstable\ u00A0world order and the challenges posed by issues such as immigration andarmed conflict 

In this regard, it has analysed the economic consequences of these confrontations, such as protectionist measures and tariffs, and has opted for a Europe that owns its own destiny, so that it does not become 'dependent on anyone'.

Pradales has also addressed other issues in his speech, such as reindustrialization, security, defense, housing, energy or technology. The president has stressed the importance of these issues as the future of the continent is at stake.

In this context, he has ensured that this situation requires political autonomy  and has advocated a light system of majorities  so that we can move forward without vetoes.