Although he admits that “he has not always been right,” Euskadi has grown. We have consolidated employment and self-governance, as well as equality and well-being. We have also strengthened Euskadi’s name at international level. In short, we have achieved a fairer society,” he noted.
“I never thought I would have this opportunity that I have had. I have been lucky and that is thanks to your trust,” thanked the Lehendakari, Iñigo Urkullu in his last New Year’s Eve message. “Thanks to the Basque society for having accompanied us all these years,” he emphasized.
Urkullu has launched his latest New Year’s Eve message as Lehendakari. On this note, the President took leave and said, “As a father, I have been sworn in as a Lehendakari; I am going to hand over the baton to the next Lehendakari as a grandfather.”
‘I’ve always tried give our country everything I have. Honestly. Defending the interests of our society. Here and there,” he emphasized. However, he admitted that “on this journey together, we’ve done a lot of things right, but at the same time, I haven’t been right, we haven’t always been right.”
“The past decade that we have lived through has not been easy.”
“The past decade that we have lived through has not been easy,” the President acknowledged, recalling the problems of recent years: the economic and financial crisis that has emerged around the world since 2008, the refugee crisis, the energy and fuel crisis, the covid-19 -19 pandemic, Brexit, the war in Ukraine, inflation and rising interest rates, the Gaza conflict…
The Leader has emphasized that in light of these challenges “Basque society has not given up“Euskadi has known how to face this.” Urkullu believes that the crises have been overcome “little by little”. That is why he summarized the achievements of the past ten years. “Euskadi has grown. We have consolidated employment and self-government, as well as equality and well-being. We have also strengthened the Euskadi name internationally. In short, we have achieved a fairer society,” he said. “I sincerely believe that together we have succeeded in improving and strengthening our country”added.
“Constantly looking for the well-being of everyone, without ever mortgaging the future”
Moreover, Urkullu recalled that “resources are limited and we must manage them as best we can, set priorities, make difficult decisions, constantly strive for the well-being of all, without ever mortgaging the future.” He pointed out that from day one there has been an effort to “do that” without proposing “a simple answer to difficult problems.”
On the other hand, the Lehendakari emphasized that Basque society has managed to live in peace and side by side. “We made ETA disappear for good‘ the president exclaimed. Urkullu has assured that “however, the wounds have not been closed. We still have a lot to learn. We cannot increase the suffering of the victims. Let us always keep them in mind.”
The Lehendakari has expressed “concern” over the “lack of capacity” of the European Union in light of international armed conflicts, but also because of the country’s ‘harsh and unfair’ policies regarding migration.
Finally, he stated that the policy “the art of making agreementsnot the way to separate people.” For this reason, he has again demanded a “fair” policy.
Source: EITB
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