Overview
- Mancisidor, a jurist from Bilbao, has been agreed as the successor to Manu Lezertua at the Basque Ombudsman’s office.
- The understanding between PNV, PSE-EE and the PP follows a negotiation process that lasted longer than initially expected.
- EH Bildu denounced the arrangement as a “pacto oscuro” and questioned why the agreement was reached with the PP.
- Other parliamentary groups may register rival candidates until 14 November, though reporting suggests such bids are unlikely to prosper.
- The cross-party proposal is slated to be brought to the Basque Parliament for formal designation in the coming weeks.