Overview
- The government set an ordinary contribution of €339 million for 2026 for UPV/EHU, a 6.9% year-on-year increase that officials describe as a record.
- Science, Universities and Innovation chief Juan Ignacio Pérez Iglesias defended the plan in the Basque Parliament, calling it the biggest recent increase in this budget line.
- UPV/EHU rector Joxerramon Bengoetxea had demanded an 80% funding hike, warning of potential paralysis and alleging underfinancing.
- Lehendakari Imanol Pradales rejected the rector’s request, noting public support has grown 12% since he took office and stating the university has never had more resources.
- Perez Iglesias urged avoiding hyperbolic language and not using the university as a political battering ram as the funding dispute remains unresolved.