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Spain and Basque Government Reach Deal to Transfer Five Powers, Including Unemployment Benefits

A joint commission in Madrid will formalize the package on Friday following months of stalled talks.

Overview

  • Both governments agreed on a package of five competencies to be devolved to Euskadi after protracted negotiations.
  • The transfers include administration of unemployment benefits and certain non‑contributory Social Security benefits.
  • The Comisión Mixta de Transferencias is scheduled to meet in Madrid at 10:30 a.m. on Friday to sign the accord.
  • Regional leaders Imanol Pradales and Maria Ubarretxena convened to finalize the Basque Government’s position ahead of the signing.
  • The accord is reported to ease tensions between the PNV and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez following earlier unmet commitments.