Imanol Pradales

Imanol Pradales is the current Lehendakari, or President, of the Basque Country in Spain. He is newsworthy due to his active role in negotiating and advancing the region's interests with the central Spanish government. Recent news highlights his efforts to secure the temporary transfer of Picasso's 'Guernica' to the Basque Country for the 90th anniversary of the first bombing. Furthermore, Pradales is scheduled to meet with Spanish President Pedro Sánchez to preside over the fourth meeting of the Bilateral Cooperation Commission between the State and the Basque Country. A key topic of discussion will be advancing the co-management agreement for Basque airports, signifying his commitment to increasing regional autonomy and control over key infrastructure. His leadership is significant in shaping the relationship between the Basque Country and the Spanish government.