Boring claims his career in Bilbao and defends a policy based on agreements: "Not everything goes."

On Tuesday, Juan Mari Aburto held his last State ofthe City Corporation as mayor of Bilbao , in which, in addition to taking stock of the three terms of office, he reflected on his political career and his understanding of politics, highlighting, among other things, the stability of the municipal government and his commitment to seeking agreements with all political groups.

The mayor has recalled that the PNV and the PSE-EE have been in municipal government for 12 years and has highlighted as an example of their commitment tothe agreement that 741 of the 903 proposals put forward by opposition groups between October 2018 and June 2026 have been approved, that is 82%. "That is our style and our business card," he said.

"I wish I could remember being a good person."

Boring has claimed to understand politics as a public service and has stressed the need to restore public confidence through commitment, dialogue, cooperation and respect.

"I wish I could remember being a good person," he said, arguing that kindness, humanity, humility and respect must be part of public life.

In this regard, he has also put forward one of the clearest political messages in his speech: "I prefer Bilbao to be good and kind to Bilbao xenophobic, LGTBIQ+phobic, aporophobic and violent." And he has been adamant: "Not everything is worth it. First, principles and values. "

Bored has stressed the need to combat individualism, lack of solidarity, and populism, and has argued that politics should serve to "live together those of us who think differently."

Housing, security and priorities in recent months

Although he has stressed that the plenary is not a "formal farewell", Aburto has also reviewed the priorities for the final months of his term, including housing: 93 dotational accommodation in Ametzola, 63 homes purchased by the City Council in Bolueta and the project to build 84 in Peñaskal.

In the area of mobility, the extension of the OTA to other areas, the modernization of the funicular and the expansion of the bidegorris network will be some of the actions in the coming months. In terms of security, he has mentioned the objective of increasing the staff of the local police to 900 officers, as well as the second phase of the campaign to combat incyvical behaviour.

It also places the future of Bilbao Ría 2000 among the main challenges, including the burial of the FEVE railway line in Zorroza in connection with future metro line 4 and the underground arrival of the TAV at the new Abando station.

A balance marked by the transformation of Bilbao

In the balance sheet of the three terms of office, Aburto has highlighted urban transformation, the improvement of mobility, the evolution of employment and the development of public housing. In terms of accessibility, he has explained that Bilbao has 84 elevators and 20 ramps, while in 2017 there were 20 elevators.

It also looks at the evolution of the economy, from 30,548 unemployed in Bilbao in May 2015 to 21,169in August 2026, and the number of people affiliated with companies in Bilbao to 197,714.

Bored has concluded his speech with a view to the future, urging both the municipal government and opposition groups to continue working togetherinrecent months to leave "a better Bilbao than we found three terms ago" next mayor. "Public life in the service of the citizens is worth it, "he concluded.