PSE EE
The General Meetings of Álava will revoke the honorary titles given to Franco and Mola
EH Bildu, PNV, PSE-EE and Elkarrekin Araba have submitted a proposal for a foral rule to remove the titles of 'Father of Province' and 'Deputy General of Honour' given to the dictator and military.
The parliamentary paper to improve democratic quality is under way
The President proposed the creation of this forum with the aim of strengthening democracy in the face of the rise of authoritarianism and disinformation in the world.
Strain on the transfer of powers: "I am very optimistic; I hope that at the next meeting of the Joint Commission these powers will be signed"
In an interview given to journalist Iñaki Guridi in the "Faktoria" programme of Euskadi Irratia , PSE-EE Secretary General Eneko Anduezahas been "very calm" about the controversy over the transfer of five competences between the Basque Government and the Spanish Government and has assured him that he has "no doubt that things will go well."
Andueza has stressed that the socialists provide "solutions to the problems and concerns of the citizens"
The leader of the PSE-EE, who has met with his party colleagues and recalled the fortuitous and municipal elections of 2027, has said that the socialists "listen to the citizens" and "solve their problems and concerns." The society is preparing to deal with the great rounds. He has also stressed that the Mole of San Sebastian is a city project that has been implemented thanks to the PSE-EE.
Eneko Andueza: "We have closed the year with more self-government, more competence and more responsibility for Basque society"
The Secretary-General of the Basque Socialists, Eneko Andueza, has stressed that "the progressive policies pursued by the PSE-EE in all institutions lead to greater well-being and social justice".
Bilbao City Council approves the 2026 budget, and all parties have made the usual toast at the end of the year
The votes of the PNV and the PSE have been sufficient to approve the budget without accepting the opposition's proposals. The capital will have 751 million euros, 32 million more than in 2025, which will be used mainly to cover social spending, improve infrastructure and promote culture. As in recent years, the Bilbao City Council will not borrow.
The 2026 Basque budgets have been approved with the refusal of the entire opposition
PSE-EE says EH Bildu must definitely dissociate himself from the actions of some young people on the left abertzale
José Ignacio Asensio has taken stock of the year and has been satisfied with the work and achievements of the Socialists in the Government and in the Government of Gipuzkoa, although he has said that he is also concerned: he has shown EH Bildu the attitude of the young people of the left abertzale in recent times and has asked him to put an end to it.
Otegi, "surprised" by the silence of PNV and PSE-EE after the PP showed "real intentions."
The general secretary of the abertzale coalition has stated that he is still surprised that "after 24 hours, with the silence of forces like the PNV or the PSE-EE." According to him, here "there is no problem between EH Bildu and the PP: it is the backward bloc that has a problem with Euskal Herria."
The Basque Government calls for "caution" to prevent the Basque Country "from becoming infected with the Spanish political model"
In an interview on Radio Euskadi, Ibone Bengoetxea has highlighted the ability to understand and respect the political adversary in the Basque Country, but believes that "we must be very careful about the constant attempts at polarization and confrontation". In this regard, the Government has shown its willingness to listen, dialogue and reach agreements.
Andueza: "To reach budgetary agreements is to play for the Basque Country, to work for it."
According to Eneko Andueza, Secretary General of the PSE-EE, the budgets approved or to be signed in the Basque Parliament or in other institutions with the support of the Socialists show that there is no waste of time, unlike others.
Keys to housing law that seeks to increase promotions and speed up procedures
On Thursday, the Basque Parliament adopted a law containing a number of urgent measures to regulate the area of housing, with the aim of mobilising land for the promotion of new promotions, speeding up procedures and limiting tourist flats.
Parliament urges the Basque Government to work with the federations to find "more advantageous insurance" for sportspeople
The PP proposes the creation of an insurance contracting platform, while EH Bildu calls for health care in sport to be the responsibility of Osakidetza. Both proposals have been rejected.
PNV and PSE-EE will succeed in pushing through Gipuzkoa's budgets with an agreement with the Elkarrekin group
Elkarrekin Gipuzkoa's spokeswoman at the Gipuzkoa General Meetings, Mira Echeveste, will appear at 4 p.m. to give details of the agreement.
Parliament will discuss the full amendments to the Budgets without the risk of paralysing the draft
The absolute majority of PNV and PSE-EE guarantees that the 2026 accounts will continue to be processed, despite criticism from EH Bildu, PP, Sinte and Vox of the draft budget.
The PSE-EE sees "normal" the Basque Court of Justice's consultation on language profiles
The PSE-EE parliamentarian Pau Blasi has stated that his party sees "normal" the consultation that the High Court of Justice of the Basque Country will hold with the Constitutional Court on the law regulating linguistic profiles in the public sector of the Basque Country. "This is not the first time it has happened and we are waiting for what the Constitution says," Blasi said in response to questions from journalists in the corridors of Parliament.
Political parties condemn or reject the threats and attacks of recent days
This week the PP headquarters in Bilbao was stained with red paint, a threat banner with images of politicians appeared in Vitoria and plaques were also attacked in memory of the victims of ETA stationed in Durango.
The PSE-EE demands in the Basque Parliament not to reveal the origin of the detainees
According to the Socialists, the publication of this information in the press releases of the Ertzaintza supports the speech of the PP and Vox to "link immigration and crime." EH Bildu has tabled a motion not to provide this data, but the PSE-EE has voted against it.
The Basque Parliament approves a bill on bullfighting shows
Therefore, the proposed law put forward by PNV and PSE-EE will lead the way in the Basque Parliament. The text of jeltzales and socialists has been supported by the PP and Vox, EH Bildu abstained and Sintre voted against.
