Inigo Urkullu

Urkullu was elected as the seventh Lehendakari (President) of the Basque Autonomous Community, representing the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV). His election marked a continuation of moderate Basque nationalism and a focus on economic recovery and self-government within Spain.

Urkullu was re-elected as Lehendakari after the PNV won the Basque parliamentary elections. His second term focused on consolidating economic growth, expanding social policies, and negotiating a new fiscal pact with the Spanish government.

Urkullu's government successfully negotiated a new Economic Agreement (Concierto Econ

Urkullu led the Basque government's response to the final dissolution of the armed group ETA. He promoted a policy of reconciliation and support for victims, while navigating the political implications of the end of decades of conflict in the Basque Country.

Urkullu secured a third term as Lehendakari after the PNV won the 2020 Basque elections. His leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and continued advocacy for Basque self-government were central to his re-election.