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ERC and EH Bildu political cooperation and election prep

Overview

The political parties ERC and EH Bildu have moved to strengthen their cooperation regarding independence strategies and opposition to the far right. During a meeting in Bilbao, representatives Oriol Junqueras and Arnaldo Otegi expressed support for self-determination models seen in Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, emphasizing the necessity of democratic cooperation to counter an “authoritarian and retrograde wave of the far right.” Expanding their electoral preparations, EH Bildu has officially presented its candidates for the regional elections in Navarra. Spokesperson Laura Aznal will lead the coalition’s bid for the Presidency of Navarra, while Joseba Asiron will run for the Mayoralty of Pamplona. During a presentation at the Navarra Arena, Aznal emphasized the need to “consolidate existing progressive majorities” and move “from change to transformation.” She highlighted housing rights as a central theme, noting that approximately 500 families in Navarra are at risk of losing their homes, and argued that housing should be treated as a basic right rather than a business. In related local developments, the Mayor of Donostia, Jon Insausti, announced measures to protect vulnerable tenants from evictions by large property owners such as Azora and Naiz Homes. Furthering their strategic alliance, ERC and EH Bildu have confirmed they will renew their electoral coalition for the Senate in the upcoming general elections on November 29. This partnership repeats the model used during the 2023 elections to form a shared parliamentary group. The parties stated the alliance serves to defend the national rights of the Basque Country and Catalonia while opposing a “reactionary block.” Leadership figures emphasized that the coalition is a necessary tool to prioritize social rights and address the “housing emergency.” As general elections approach, EH Bildu has further formalized its candidate lists.

Entities

EH Bildu · Arnaldo Otegi · ERC · Oriol Junqueras · Spain

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    EH Bildu presents candidates for general elections

    EH Bildu has announced its candidates for the general elections, positioning itself as the leading left-wing force in the Basque Country to counter far-right influence.

  2. [POLITICS] 20 sources
    EH Bildu and ERC renew Senate election coalition

    EH Bildu and ERC will renew their electoral coalition for the November 29 Senate elections to defend Basque and Catalan national rights and address social issues like housing.

  3. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    EH Bildu launches Navarra and Pamplona political candidacies

    EH Bildu has launched its Navarra political campaigns, with Laura Aznal running for President and Joseba Asiron for Mayor of Pamplona, placing housing rights at the center of their platform.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    EH Bildu announces candidates and outlines political project

    EH Bildu spokesperson Laura Aznal has proposed new governance and housing policies, while the party announces Rocío Vitero and Eva López de Arroyabe as candidates in Vitoria-Gasteiz and Álava.

  5. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    ERC and EH Bildu strengthen joint independence strategy

    ERC and EH Bildu met in Bilbao to reinforce their joint strategy for independence and cooperation to counter far-right political movements.

Sources

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