Inigo Urkullu vs Joan Enric Vives Sicilia

Urkullu was elected as the seventh Lehendakari (President) of the Basque Autonomous Community, representing the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV). His election marked a continuation of moderate Basque nationalism and a focus on economic recovery and self-government within Spain.

Urkullu was re-elected as Lehendakari after the PNV won the Basque parliamentary elections. His second term focused on consolidating economic growth, expanding social policies, and negotiating a new fiscal pact with the Spanish government.

Urkullu's government successfully negotiated a new Economic Agreement (Concierto Econ

Urkullu led the Basque government's response to the final dissolution of the armed group ETA. He promoted a policy of reconciliation and support for victims, while navigating the political implications of the end of decades of conflict in the Basque Country.

Urkullu secured a third term as Lehendakari after the PNV won the 2020 Basque elections. His leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and continued advocacy for Basque self-government were central to his re-election.

Joan Enric Vives Sicilia was appointed Bishop of Urgell by Pope John Paul II. This position automatically made him Co-Prince of Andorra, a role he assumed upon taking office, sharing sovereignty with the President of France.

Vives Sicilia was formally inaugurated as Co-Prince of Andorra, succeeding Joan Mart

Vives Sicilia signed a constitutional amendment that reformed the succession rules for the Co-Prince, ensuring continuity of the office. The amendment was approved by the Andorran General Council.