Overview

• Most parties accepted the Lehendakari’s invitation to pursue a new statutory pact, with PP and Vox refusing to participate.
• EH Bildu adopted a conciliatory tone and emphasized alignment with the PNV on national recognition and safeguarding Basque competences.
• Pello Otxandiano proposed a “new fund of power” to equip Euskadi with legal and political tools without invoking explicit self-determination.
• The Socialists said they will discuss all issues but insist the right to decide must follow constitutional procedures and ruled out any pro-independence pact.
• Early exchanges flagged disagreements over euskera in the public service and immigration as Pradales framed an active government focused on a renewed social contract and emotional wellbeing.