President Pedro Sánchez and Basque Lehendakari Imanol Pradales agreed to establish a Bilateral Cooperation Commission and a Joint Commission on the Economic Agreement before Easter. The meeting, held at Moncloa Palace, marks their sixth encounter since Pradales took office, focusing on advancing power transfers outlined in the Statute of Gernika. Minister Ángel Víctor Torres described the dialogue as ‘fruitful’ and emphasized the government’s commitment to the Basque Country. He outlined 12 power transfers completed during this legislative term, including coastal management and university degrees, all under the Spanish Constitution and Statute of Gernika. Torres also noted ongoing negotiations with other autonomous communities and highlighted recent actions like pension revaluation and migrant regularization. The agreement follows prior transfers finalized in January 2026, including maritime rescue and unemployment benefits.
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