Basque Government and European Commission Share Priorities on Sustainable Development and Social Policies

A working day in Bilbao addressed Euskadi's main challenges and lines of action in democratic governance, social innovation, and the 2030 Agenda.

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The Basque Government and the European Commission shared priorities on sustainable development and social policies during a working day held in Bilbao.

The Basque Government and the European Commission shared their main lines of action and priorities in sustainable development and social policies this Tuesday during a working day held in Bilbao.
Asier Aranbarri, Director of Social Innovation and the 2030 Agenda, presented the Government's strategies focused on strengthening democratic governance, social innovation, promoting the 2030 Agenda, and collaborating with stakeholders and institutions to address social challenges.
Representatives from the Departments of Economy, Labor and Employment; and Social Welfare, Youth and Demographic Challenge also participated in the meeting to address Euskadi's main social and economic challenges.
The event was attended by Marian Răduţă, Deputy Head of Unit for Spain and Malta at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL), and Ricardo Fernández Caballero, Programme Assistant for Spain.
These meetings have served to strengthen institutional dialogue between Euskadi and the European Commission on social, economic, and sustainable development challenges.
Based on information from the official source: Irekia — Dpto. Lehendakaritza (feed departamental) (10/11/2026)