Overview

• Aritz Otxandiano reported that a group of 7–10 people launched two flares at his home on the night of April 23, 2025, and fled in two vehicles.
• No significant damage occurred during the attack, but Otxandiano emphasized the potential danger and described it as crossing a line.
• Otxandiano, a sustainability coordinator at Grupo Fagor, has faced prior threats and defamation tied to his renewable energy advocacy.
• He attributed the attack to intimidation tactics linked to fossil fuel interests opposing the Basque Country's energy transition efforts.
• The incident highlights escalating tensions in the region's energy policy debate, where EH Bildu plays a significant role as a political opposition force.