The Lehendakari, Imanol Pradales, has reiterated that his Executive "is not going to get distracted" by the electoral "noise" of the coming weeks and that it will keep its "Basque agenda" intact. He has also warned the citizens that in the upcoming elections "it is at stake to continue working" on the "advancement and strengthening of self-government" of Euskadi.
Pradales made these statements this Monday, during the official inauguration event of the expansion of the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, which he presided over. In his speech, he acknowledged that the call for general elections constitutes "a very important milestone from a political point of view."
However, he has asked to "be aware" that "in the coming weeks there will be a lot of political noise, a lot of media noise," and he emphasized that this context will not change the priorities of his cabinet.
In this sense, he has stressed that, "from the Basque Government and as the Lehendakari," he is "clear" that the Executive he leads will not "get distracted." "We have a Basque agenda, we have many issues on the table that need a response," he stated.
Among the issues he considers priorities, he mentioned the rising prices and the cost of living, the housing situation, healthcare, and security. "We are going to continue working every day without getting distracted and focused on the Basque agenda, which is the agenda of the citizens of Euskadi," he emphasized.
Furthermore, he has highlighted the importance of the elections on November 29, recalling that in that appointment "the interest of the Basques must also be defended." In his opinion, the Basque citizens "must be aware that, in some way, it is at stake to continue working in terms of advancement and strengthening of Basque self-government and those issues that affect citizens day by day in Euskadi."
On the other hand, Imanol Pradales has avoided commenting on the possibility that the Government of Spain submits the decrees on Housing that were rejected in Congress last Friday to the Permanent Deputation. "I am the Lehendakari of the Government, not the president of any political party," he concluded.