Yesterday registered higher temperatures than in previous days, and forecasts for the coming days are not good. Nevertheless, in Gasteiz, Asier Basurto and another journalist presented the book Turismoa. Desazkundera bidaia at the Library, with more attendees than expected.
The Lehendakari Imanol Pradales delivered the mid-term legislative balance yesterday at Ajuria Enea, accompanied by technicians and various social representatives. The event served to discuss the "main lines" for the future, and it was noted to have a more campaign-like tone than usual balances. He asked the councillors for "pace, humility, and listening," and stated that what has been done so far "is not enough," to show that the PNV is not stopping or wants to give that impression.
The Lehendakari detailed six legislative projects for the short term looking ahead: the University Law and the Basque Culture Law, likely this autumn; and four others on administrative streamlining, tourism, agriculture, and equal treatment. As general challenges, he mentioned housing, health, and self-government.
There was no mention of Euskera in the speech, but there was a commitment to place the "Basque model" and the "Basque agenda" at the center. The latter was linked to self-government, and the nature of the "Basque model" was questioned, citing the poor quality of Euskera exams in civil servant job calls.
The councillor Ibone Bengoetxea acknowledged that achieving a "qualitative leap" in the street use of Euskera is a "great challenge." According to the latest data, one in eight inhabitants of Euskal Herria uses Euskera in public spaces.
The proposal regarding the linguistic requirement in public administration will be voted on soon in the Basque Parliament. ELA and LAB have asked the parties to place Euskera on par with Spanish.
Furthermore, after Australia banned social media for those under 16, 60% of adolescents and 90% of the population have agreed with the measure. Health advisor Telmo Lazkano emphasizes the need to implement similar measures in Euskal Herria.
Among other news, it was reported that last year 40% of citizens in Araba, Bizkaia, and Gipuzkoa breathed poor-quality air. The French National Assembly has approved the draft law on the statute of autonomy for Corsica.
An extensive cultural agenda is coming from next week. There will be numerous music, dance, and bertsolaritza events throughout Euskal Herria due to the festivals. In Hernani, for example, a traditional dance competition will be held today.
