The Basque Parliament
Andueza: "We will not open the door to a reform of the Statute that would give rise to independence"
The PSE-EE spokesman, Eneko Andueza, believes that "we must make possible a new Statute that captures and fulfils all the advances that we have been able to develop in these 46 years" and has stressed that the ball is in the court of the PNV and EH Bildu.
Jon Hernandez (Sumar): "The debate on the Statute cannot be done in the abstract, you have to see how the powers are exercised."
At the afternoon session of the General Policy Plenary, the Member of Parliament of Sumarr warned that the debate on the new statute should focus on the real use of self-government and the existing competences. Hernandez stressed that what is at stake is not just a legislature, but the ability of the Basque Country to respond to the climate crisis, precariousness, social inequality and housing.
Vox: "The transfer of unemployment benefit management will be the best excuse for creating a new chiringuito."
Vox's MP, Amaia Martinez , has opened the afternoon session of the General Policy Plenary, where she has repeatedly addressed the issue of migration and said that she has produced "very worrying results" on the first year of the Pradales Government.
Trade unions and pensioners protest to the Basque Parliament
The pensioners' movementhas protested that the People's Legislative Initiative (HEL) to supplement pensions to the Interprofessional Minimum Wage (SMI) has not been taken into consideration by the Government. On the other hand, the LAB unionhas denounced the "judicial offensive" against the Euskera in public employment processes.
Pradales announces more primary care psychologists and a pilot welfare program for teenagers
The President has detailed in the General Policy Plenarya series of emotional and health measures because "welfare must be part of the new Basque social contract".
The lehendakari calls on the parties to agree on a new status in the face of "difficult times" for the Basque Country
"Now is the time for the parties, the time for dialogue, negotiation and agreement," the lehendakari stressed, announcing that in June he will hold a round of contacts with the parties to analyse, evaluate and analyse the progress made.
Pradales has warned that "a bad time may come that may hinder our development."
Pradales: "Our commitment to strengthening Basque public services is non-negotiable."
In the General Policy Plenary , the Lehendakari has stated that "it is our responsibility to ensure the sustainability of the Basque welfare model and to be able to transform it." On the other hand, he has advocated "negotiation and agreement", leaving aside "trenches and red lines".
Pradales: "Europe must gain political autonomy and establish ethical leadership."
The lehendakari has advocated in the General Policy Plenaryto "defend the values that define the European model." "Now is the time. The time to try to please everyone is over."
The General Policy Plenary has begun with a minute's silence to denounce the "genocide" in Gaza
The first General Policy Plenary of the new political course is being held today in the Basque Parliament. The day began with lehendakari , Imanol Pradales, condemning the "genocide in Gaza." "We are fed up [...] This violence causes grief, anger and powerlessness," he has denounced.
LIVE: General Policy Plenary
The Basque Parliament will resume its post-summer activity today with the General Policy Plenary. The President and the parliamentary groups will put on the table issues which will mark the political year.
General Policy Plenary, general strike in Iparralde and France and interview with Jose Luis Rebordinos
A summary, in two words, of what will be news in the Present today.
Garrido has asked the president to define what the Basque agenda is
The People's Member of Parliament, Laura Garrido, has denounced the absence of the People's Party at the negotiating table for the new status and has asked the lehendakari, Imanol Pradales, for explanations and has asked the lehendakari to define the Basque agenda in the General Policy Debate to be held tomorrow in the Basque Parliament.
The full general policy debate in the Basque Parliament, directly
Follow the full start of the political year of the Basque Parliament live from 09:30.
Politika orokorreko lehen osoko bilkura izango da ostegun honetakoa Imanol Pradalesentzat
Amaitu dira "oporrak" Eusko Legebiltzarrentzat. Ostegun honetan ekingo dio berriz bere jarduerari, Politika Orokorreko osoko bilkurarekin. Urte politikoa markatuko duten gaiak jarriko dituzte mahai gainean lehendakariak eta legebiltzarkideek.
Andueza, new political status: "If they include anything outside the law in the text, the PSE-EE will not support it."
PSE-EE Secretary General Eneko Andueza said they "agree at the heart" of the new status negotiation, but "the problem is the same as ever." "If something outside the law is included in the road map, the PSE-EE will not support the text," he said.
PNV and PSE have defended a "policy linked to real problems," while EH Bildu has cited five areas of agreement
This Saturday in the Parliament ofRadio Euskadi in the Waves , parliamentarians have shared views on the main challenges facing them in this political year.
The lehendakari has stressed that the Basque Country and the Canary Islands have the opportunity to strengthen cooperation
The President, Imanol Pradales, has stressed the need to "deepen policy based on dialogue, negotiation and agreements" during his working trip to the Canary Islands. In this regard, he has said that there is an "opportunity to take a leap" in science, in the sustainable blue economy or in migration.
Strain: "The future of self-government must be agreed with the State and included in the Constitution"
PSE-EE Secretary General Eneko Andueza has stressed in ETB1's "Egun On" program that "we need to focus on the issues that unite us, not those that separate us." He has said that "the future of self-government must be agreed with the state and subject to the Constitution."
Pensioners rally to demand equal pensions with SMI
In the meantime, the Basque Government has argued that this request could jeopardise the sustainability of public finances.