The agreement for the reissue of the tripartite government of Navarra was signed yesterday by the acting president and candidate for re-election, the socialist María Chivite, and the leaders of Geroa Bai and Contigo-Zurekin, Uxue Barkos and Begoña Alfaro. The three referred to this legislature pact as “ambitious” and “progressive”, which will enable Chivite to attend the investiture session with 21 supports from the 50 parliamentarians of the Chamber. Meanwhile, the president of Parliament, Unai Hualde, began the procedures to convene the plenary session of investiture.

For his investiture to be a reality, EH Bildu will have to, at least, abstain in the second vote. For this, the abertzale formation consults today its militancy whether to facilitate the formation of the Executive “through abstention”, an option for which its Political Table of Navarra is committed. “In Navarra there are progressive majorities and the citizens do not want the right to govern neither in Navarra nor in Madrid,” argued the formation in a press release to mark a position before the consultation raised with the militancy.

Among the most outstanding political proposals of the tripartite agreement is a firm commitment to “linguistic diversity”, a nod precisely to EH Bildu. «Navarra claims its diversity, in defense of its heritage and culture. And, of course, their own languages. Hence, we show the greatest respect for the Basque language in the context of the law from sociolinguistic logic,” Chivite stressed.

Regarding the rest of the agreement, this included that the government have three vice-presidencies -one for each formation- and that Geroa Bai will propose to the regional senator that he has to elect the Parliament of Navarra, as happened four years ago.. Barkos did not elaborate on who the senator might be, saying it is something the coalition will have to discuss.

In her speech, the socialist also highlighted the principles of political action that the new Executive will take: “Continue delving into an economic model that combines economic development and a social model”, in addition to “strengthening public services as a key element of equality of opportunities”.

In the labor field, Chivite stressed that “they will place emphasis on public employment policies, with special emphasis on the most vulnerable groups” and also on “women, youth and migrants”.. To which he has added that his objective is focused on “creating quality employment.”

In terms of social policies, Chivite affirmed that she will lead “a feminist government that empowers women, that respects affective-sexual diversity, the rights of LGTBI+ people, that works for non-discrimination and against all kinds of violence”. To which he added special attention “against sexist violence.” “A new regional health law” will also be promoted from a council that will now depend on Geroa Bai.

Regarding the industry: “Bet on digitization, artificial intelligence and being a transforming lever that must be fulfilled by the public, from a public-private collaboration.”

Finally, the acting president threw a dart at the pacts between the PP and Vox: «Our path, unlike that of other communities, will be to advance in rights, public services, equality and coexistence. Neither cuts nor setbacks ».

For his part, the president of the Navarrese PP, Javier García, warned of the consequences of the agreement: “The only thing it will bring is more instability and further setback for Navarra.”