Tag: basque elections
The Day in Spain #19
Politics
- Ciudadanos concerned about the confidence debate negotiations
- Basque elections:PP and Ciudadanos appeal Otegi’s nomination
BREAKING: Guipuzcoa electoral board bans Otegi from running for office
BREAKING: Guipuzcoa electoral board bans Otegi from running for office
The electoral board of Guipuzcoa has ruled that EH Bildu‘s candidate Arnaldo Otegi can’t run for Lehendakari (Basque PM) at the Basque election on 25 September. Otegi is currently suspended from holding a public position after serving 6 years in jail, although the his sentence is not specific, which in the past has allowed other candidates in his position to run.
EH Bildu spokesmen are expected to talk to the press this afternoon at 17h CET. The party is expected to appeal the decision.
Basque and Galicians abroad: You have until 27 Aug to register to vote
Basque and Galicians abroad: You have until 27 Aug to register to vote
If you have the right to vote at the Basque or Galician elections that will be held on 25 September, you have until 27 August to register to vote. Call your embassy for more details on the process.
