General Assembly of Gipuzkoa
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The General Assemblies of Gipuzkoa (Basque Gipuzkoako Batzar Nagusiak, Spanish Juntas Generales de Gipuzkoa) are the regional unicameral parliament of the Basque province of Gipuzkoa. Members are elected by universal suffrage for a term of 4 years. Last elections were held in 2023.
General Assemblies of Gipuzkoa Gipuzkoako Batzar Nagusiak Juntas Generales de Gipuzkoa | |
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| XII Legislature | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 14th century |
| Leadership | |
President |  Xabier Eceizabarrena since 2019 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 51 |
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Political groups | Government (24)
Opposition (27)
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| Elections | |
Last election | 28 May 2023 |
| Meeting place | |
| Miramon Pasealekua, 164 20014 San Sebastián Gipuzkoa | |
| Website | |
| www | |
Duties
- Adoption of foral laws.
- Election of the Deputy General of Gipuzkoa (regional president).
- Approval of budgets.
- Control and impulse the activity of the Province Government of Gipuzkoa.
Presidents
List of presidents of the General Assembly since restoration of democracy and approval of the Basque Statute of Autonomy in 1979.
| Legislature | President | Political party |
|---|---|---|
| I. (1979–1983) | Xabier Aizarna Azula | EAJ |
| II. (1983–1987) | Xabier Aizarna Azula | EAJ |
| III. (1987–1991) | Gurutz Antsola Larrañaga | EA |
| IV. (1991–1995) | Jon Esnal Alegria | EAJ |
| V. (1995–1999) | Esther Larrañaga Agirre | EAJ |
| VI. (1999–2003) | Iñaki Alkiza Laskibar | EA |
| VII. (2003–2007) | Leire Ereño Osa | EA |
| VIII. (2007–2011) | Rafaela Romero Pozo | PSE-EE |
| IX. (2011–2015) | Lohitzune Txarola Gurrutxaga | Bildu |
| X. (2015–2019) | Eider Mendoza Larrañaga | EAJ |
| XI. (2019-2023) | Xabier Ezeizabarrena Saenz | EAJ |
See also
External links
- Official website of the parliament (in Spanish and Basque)