Basque politicians and society express their gratitude to Carlos Garaikoetxea
The first president after Francoism was a person loved and admired by Basque society. The networks have been filled with messages of gratitude and homage as soon as the news broke.
Carlos Garaikoetxea in a stock image.
The death of Carlos Garaikoetxeahas been felt oso in Basque society. The first lehendakari after Francoism has left its mark on Basque politics. The nationalist leader was an incentive in his work for democracy and Basque culture.
Eusko Alkartasuna, the party founded by Garaikoetxea in September 1986, thanks him "for everything he has given him."
The party formed after the split of the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) and currently part of the EH Bildu coalition has released its farewell message with a video of historical images of Garaikoetxea's political career.
The EH Bildu coalition has also immediately sent a message of "condolences" to family and friends, as well as to the entire political family of Eusko Alkartasuna.
From Navarre, Geroa Baialso highlights the patriotic character of Garaikoetxea and his commitment to Navarre.
Ramiro González, General Deputy of Álava and member of the PNV, also wanted to remember the lehendakari and his legacy.
Former President Carles Puigdemont of Catalonia has also conveyed his condolences from Brussels:
And from Catalonia, ERC leader Oriol Junpoettering has also written a message of gratitude on the networks:
From the world of sport, the Athletic Club has also expressed its displeasure:
Athletic Club has lamented the death of President Carlos Garaikoetxea.
Wait for us. #AthleticClub pic.twitter.com/vfqnJKoaRX— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) May 4, 2026
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