# EH Bildu municipal leadership transitions in Basque Country

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eh-bildu-municipal-leadership-transitions-in-basque-country
> Updated: 2026-10-22T18:38:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The political coalition EH Bildu is undergoing leadership changes ahead of the May 2027 municipal elections in the Basque Country.

In Santurtzi, spokesperson Miren Matanzas announced she will not lead the party’s electoral list, stating it is time to allow for “new leadership cycles and new people to lead the political project.” Matanzas will continue as spokesperson and serve on the political board until the elections. 

In Barakaldo, the coalition has confirmed that María Solar Romero will run for mayor for a third time, focusing her platform on affordable housing and public services.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Political leadership changes announced for Barakaldo and Campos

María Solar will run for mayor of Barakaldo for EH Bildu in 2027, while Campos Mayor Francisca Porquer will step down to run for Congress.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/political-leadership-changes-announced-for-barakaldo-and-campos

### 2026-10-14: Miren Matanzas to step down as EH Bildu candidate in Santurtzi

Miren Matanzas has announced she will not head the EH Bildu electoral list for the 2027 municipal elections in Santurtzi, stepping aside to allow for new leadership.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miren-matanzas-to-step-down-as-eh-bildu-candidate-in-santurtzi

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