Overview
- Noël D'Anjou presented the 2026 draft budget to the Basque Parliament's finance committee and defended its fiscal discipline and investment push.
- The proposal totals €16,378 million, up €650 million from this year, with emphasis on industrial and technological transformation.
- EH Bildu distanced itself from the plan and said any agreement hinges on additional housing measures.
- PP and Sumar issued sharp critiques that narrow the path to a broader pact as the government appeals for height and sincerity in negotiations.
- Formal negotiations are slated to begin next week after all departments detail their spending plans in Parliament.