Third government of Iñigo Urkullu

3rd government of Iñigo Urkullu

Government of the Basque Country
2020–present
The government in September 2020 (left) and February 2023 (right).
Date formed8 September 2020
Date dissolved25 June 2024
People and organisations
MonarchFelipe VI
LehendakariIñigo Urkullu
Vice LehendakariJosu Erkoreka1st, Idoia Mendia2nd
No. of ministers11[a]
Total no. of members12[a]
Member party
Status in legislatureMajority coalition government
Opposition party  EH Bildu
Opposition leaderMaddalen Iriarte (2020–2023)
Nerea Kortajarena (2023–present)
History
Election2020 regional election
Legislature term12th Parliament
PredecessorUrkullu II
SuccessorPradales

The Third Urkullu Government was the regional government of the Basque Country led by President (Lehendakari) Iñigo Urkullu between 2020 and 2024. It was formed in September 2020 after the regional election.

Council of Government

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The Council of Government was structured into the offices for the president, the two vice presidents and 11 ministries.[1]

← Urkullu III Government →

(5 September 2020 – 25 June 2024)

Portfolio Name Party Took office Left office Ref.
President Iñigo Urkullu EAJ/PNV 5 September 2020 22 June 2024 [2][3]
First Vice President
Minister of Security 		Josu Erkoreka EAJ/PNV 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 [4][5]
Second Vice President
Minister of Labour and Employment 		Idoia Mendia PSE–EE 8 September 2020 30 April 2024 [6]
Minister of Public Governance and Self-Government Olatz Garamendi EAJ/PNV 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 [7][5]
Minister of Economic Development, Sustainability and Environment Arantxa Tapia EAJ/PNV 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 [8][5]
Minister of Economy and Finance Pedro Azpiazu EAJ/PNV 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 [9][5]
Minister of Education Jokin Bildarratz EAJ/PNV 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 [10][5]
Minister of Territorial Planning, Housing and Transport Iñaki Arriola PSE–EE 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 [11][5]
Minister of Health Gotzone Sagardui EAJ/PNV 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 [12][5]
Minister of Equality, Justice and Social Policies Beatriz Artolazabal EAJ/PNV 8 September 2020 14 February 2023 [13]
Minister of Culture and Language Policy
Spokesperson of the Government 		Bingen Zupiria EAJ/PNV 8 September 2020 25 June 2025 [14][5]
Minister of Tourism, Trade and Consumer Affairs Javier Hurtado PSE–EE 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 [15][5]

Changes February 2023

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Portfolio Name Party Took office Left office Ref.
Minister of Equality, Justice and Social Policies Nerea Melgosa EAJ/PNV 14 February 2023 25 June 2024 [16][5]

Changes April 2024

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Portfolio Name Party Took office Left office Ref.
Second Vice President Iñaki Arriola was temporarily entrusted with the office's portfolio since 30 April 2024.[17]
Minister of Labour and Employment Javier Hurtado was temporarily entrusted with the office's portfolio since 30 April 2024.[17]

Departmental structure

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Iñigo Urkullu's government was organised into several superior and governing units, whose number, powers and hierarchical structure may vary depending on the ministerial department.

Unit/body rank
Office

(Original name)

Portrait Name Took office Left office Alliance/party Ref.

Presidency

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Presidency
(Lehendakaritza) 		Iñigo Urkullu 5 September 2020 22 June 2024 EAJ/PNV
First Vice Presidency
(Lehenengo Lehendakariordetza) 		Josu Erkoreka 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 EAJ/PNV
See Department of Security
Second Vice Presidency
(Bigarren Lehendakariordetza) 		Idoia Mendia 8 September 2020 30 April 2024 PSE–EE
Iñaki Arriola
(temporary entrustment) 		30 April 2024 25 June 2024 PSE–EE
See Department of Labour and Employment (8 September 2020 – 30 April 2024)
See Department Territorial Planning, Housing and Transport (30 April 2024 – present)

Department of Security

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Department of Security
(Segurtasun Saila) 		Josu Erkoreka 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 EAJ/PNV [18]
29 January 2021 – present
  • (■) Directorate of the Cabinet of the First Vice President and Minister of Security
  • (■) Directorate of Communication of the First Vice President and Minister of Security
  • (■) Deputy Office of Administration and Services
    • (■) Directorate of Economic Management and General Resources
    • (■) Directorate of Legal Regime, Services and Electoral Processes
    • (■) Directorate of Human Resources
    • (■) Directorate of Telecommunications and IT Systems Management
  • (■) Deputy Office of Security
    • (■) Directorate of Emergency Attention and Meteorology
    • (■) Directorate of Gambling and Show
    • (■) Directorate of Traffic
    • (■) Directorate of the Ertzaintza
    • (■) Directorate of Security Coordination

Department of Labour and Employment

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Department of Labour and Employment
(Lan eta Enplegu Saila) 		Idoia Mendia 8 September 2020 30 April 2024 PSE–EE [19]
Javier Hurtado
(temporary entrustment) 		30 April 2024 25 June 2024 PSE–EE
29 January 2021 – present
  • (■) Directorate of Services
  • (■) Directorate of Cabinet
  • (■) Directorate of Communication
  • (■) Deputy Office of Labour and Social Security
    • (■) Directorate of Labour and Social Security
    • (■) Directorate of Social Economy
  • (■) Deputy Office of Employment and Inclusion
    • (■) Directorate of Employment and Inclusion

Department of Public Governance and Self-Government

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Department of Public Governance and Self-Government
(Gobernantza Publiko eta Autogobernu Saila) 		Olatz Garamendi 8 September 2020 Incumbent EAJ/PNV [20]
29 January 2021 – present
  • (■) Directorate of Services
  • (■) Directorate of Cabinet
  • (■) Directorate of Self-Government
  • (■) Deputy Office of Institutional Relations
    • (■) Directorate of the Government Secretariat and Relations with the Parliament
    • (■) Directorate of Relations with Local Administrations and Administrative Records
    • (■) Directorate of Citizen Attention and Digital Services
    • (■) Directorate of Open Government
  • (■) Deputy Office of Legal Regime
    • (■) Directorate of Litigation
    • (■) Directorate of Legislative Development and Regulatory Control
  • (■) Deputy Office of Civil Service
    • (■) Directorate of Civil Service
    • (■) Directorate of Labour Relations
  • (■) Deputy Office of Administration and General Services
    • (■) Directorate of Information and communications technology
    • (■) Directorate of General Resources

Department of Economic Development, Sustainability and Environment

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Department of Economic Development, Sustainability and Environment
(Ekonomiaren Garapen, Jasangarritasun eta Ingurumen Saila) 		Arantxa Tapia 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 EAJ/PNV [21]
5 March 2021 – present
  • (■) Directorate of Cabinet and Communication
  • (■) Directorate of the Services
  • (■) Deputy Office of Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation
    • (■) Directorate of Technology and Innovation
    • (■) Directorate of Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship
  • (■) Deputy Office of Industry
    • (■) Directorate of Industry and Energetic Transition
    • (■) Directorate of Strategic Projects and Industrial Administration
    • (■) Directorate of Ports and Maritime Affairs
  • (■) Deputy Office of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Policy
    • (■) Directorate of Rural and Coastal Development and European Policies
    • (■) Directorate of Agriculture and Livestock
    • (■) Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture
    • (■) Directorate of Quality and Food Industries
  • (■) Deputy Office of Environmental Sustainability
    • (■) Directorate of Environmental Quality and Circular Economy
    • (■) Directorate of Natural Heritage and Climate Change

Department of Economy and Finance

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Department of Economy and Finance
(Ekonomia eta Ogasun Saila) 		Pedro Azpiazu 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 EAJ/PNV [22]
5 March 2021 – present
  • (■) Directorate of Cabinet and Communication
  • (■) Directorate of Services
  • (■) Office of Economic Control
  • (■) Deputy Office of Economy and European Funds
    • (■) Directorate of Economy and Planning
    • (■) Directorate of Cohesion Policy and European Funds
  • (■) Deputy Office of Finance
    • (■) Directorate of Tax Administration
    • (■) Directorate of Estate and Contracting
    • (■) Directorate of Institutional Resources
  • (■) Deputy Office of Finance and Budget
    • (■) Directorate of Financial Policy
    • (■) Directorate of Budget

Department of Education

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Department of Education
(Hezkuntza Saila) 		Jokin Bildarratz 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 EAJ/PNV [23]
5 March 2021 – present
  • (■) Directorate of Cabinet and Communication
  • (■) Deputy Office of Administration and Services
    • (■) Directorate of Economic Management
    • (■) Directorate of Personnel Management
    • (■) Directorate of Infrastructures, Resources and Technologies
    • (■) Directorate of Legal Regime and Services
  • (■) Deputy Office of Education
    • (■) Directorate for Diversity and Educational Inclusion
    • (■) Directorate of Learning and Educational Innovation
    • (■) Directorate of Facilities and Planning
  • (■) Deputy Office of Vocational Training
    • (■) Directorate of Planning and Organization
    • (■) Directorate of Technology and Advanced Learning
  • (■) Deputy Office of Universities and Research
    • (■) Directorate of Research
    • (■) Directorate of University Policy and Coordination

Department Territorial Planning, Housing and Transport

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Department Territorial Planning, Housing and Transport
(Lurralde Plangintza, Etxebizitza eta Garraio Saila) 		Iñaki Arriola 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 PSE–EE [24]
29 January 2021 – present
  • (■) Directorate of Cabinet
  • (■) Directorate of Services
  • (■) Deputy Office of Territorial Planning and Urban Agenda
    • (■) Directorate of Territorial Planning and Urban Agenda
  • (■) Deputy Office of Housing
    • (■) Directorate of Housing, Land and Architecture
    • (■) Directorate of Housing Planning and Operational Processes
  • (■) Deputy Office of Infrastructures and Transportation
    • (■) Directorate of Transportation Planning
    • (■) Directorate of Transportation Infrastructure

Department of Health

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Department of Health
(Osasun Saila) 		Gotzone Sagardui 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 EAJ/PNV [25]
31 March 2021 – present
  • (■) Directorate of the Cabinet of the Minister of Health
  • (■) Deputy Office of Health
    • (■) Directorate of Public Health and Addictions
    • (■) Directorate of Health Planning, Management and Evaluation
    • (■) Directorate of Health Research and Innovation
    • (■) Directorate of Socio-Health Care
  • (■) Deputy Office of Health Administration and Finance
    • (■) Directorate of Legal, Economic and General Services
    • (■) Directorate of Health Insurance and Procurement
    • (■) Directorate of Pharmacy

Department of Equality, Justice and Social Policies

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Department of Equality, Justice and Social Policies
(Berdintasun, Justizia eta Gizarte Politiketako Saila) 		Beatriz Artolazabal 8 September 2020 14 February 2023 EAJ/PNV [26]
Nerea Melgosa 14 February 2023 25 June 2024 EAJ/PNV
29 January 2021 – present
  • (■) Directorate of Cabinet
  • (■) Directorate of Communication
  • (■) Directorate of Services
  • (■) Deputy Office of Justice
    • (■) Directorate of the Justice Administration
    • (■) Directorate of Digital Justice and Infrastructure
    • (■) Directorate of Justice
  • (■) Deputy Office of Social Policies
    • (■) Directorate of Social Services
    • (■) Directorate of Families and Childhood
    • (■) Directorate of Migration and Asylum
  • (■) Deputy Office of Human Rights, Memory and Cooperation
    • (■) Directorate of Human Rights, Victims and Diversity

Department of Culture and Language Policy

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Department of Culture and Language Policy
(Kultura eta Hizkuntza Politika Saila) 		Bingen Zupiria 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 EAJ/PNV [27]
5 March 2021 – present
  • (■) Directorate of the Cabinet and Social Media
  • (■) Directorate of Services
  • (■) Directorate of Physical Activity and Sport
  • (■) Deputy Office of Culture
    • (■) Directorate of Cultural Heritage
    • (■) Directorate of Promotion of Culture
  • (■) Deputy Office of Language Policy
    • (■) Directorate Linguistic Standardisation of Public Administrations
    • (■) Directorate of Promotion of the Basque Language
    • (■) Directorate of Linguistic Research and Coordination

Department of Tourism, Trade and Consumer Affairs

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Department of Tourism, Trade and Consumer Affairs
(Turismo, Merkataritza eta Kontsumo Saila) 		Javier Hurtado 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 PSE–EE [28]
29 January 2021 – present
  • (■) Directorate of Cabinet and Communication
  • (■) Directorate of Services
  • (■) Deputy Office of Tourism and Trade
    • (■) Directorate of Tourism and Hospitality
    • (■) Directorate of Digital Justice and Infrastructure
    • (■) Directorate of Trade

Spokesperson of the Government

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Spokesperson of the Government
(Gobernuaren Bozeramailea) 		Bingen Zupiria 8 September 2020 25 June 2024 EAJ/PNV
See Department of Culture and Language Policy

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Does not include the Lehendakari.

References

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  1. ^ "Decreto Foral de la Presidenta de la Comunidad Foral de Navarra 22/2019, de 6 de agosto, por el que se establece la estructura departamental de la Administración de la Comunidad Foral de Navarra". Boletín Oficial de Navarra (in Spanish) (153): 9851–9852. 7 August 2019. ISSN 1130-5894.
  2. ^ "REAL DECRETO 808/2020, de 3 de septiembre, por el que se nombra Presidente del Gobierno Vasco a don Iñigo Urkullu Renteria" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (175): 3515. 5 September 2020. ISSN 2483-5374.
  3. ^ "RREAL DECRETO 585/2024, de 21 de junio, por el que se declara el cese de don Iñigo Urkullu Renteria como Presidente del Gobierno Vasco" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (122): 3013. 22 June 2024. ISSN 2483-5374.
  4. ^ "DECRETO 20/2020, de 7 de septiembre, del Lehendakari, de nombramiento del Vicepresidente Primero y Consejero de Seguridad" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (177): 3521. 8 September 2020. ISSN 2483-5374.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "DECRETO 19/2024, de 24 de junio, del Lehendakari, por el que se declara el cese en sus funciones de los Consejeros y Consejeras del Gobierno" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (124): 3019. 25 June 2024. ISSN 2483-5374.
  6. ^ "DECRETO 21/2020, de 7 de septiembre, del Lehendakari, de nombramiento de la Vicepresidenta Segunda del Gobierno y Consejera de Trabajo y Empleo" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (177): 3522. 8 September 2020. ISSN 2483-5374.
  7. ^ "DECRETO 22/2020, de 7 de septiembre, del Lehendakari, de nombramiento de la Consejera de Gobernanza Pública y Autogobierno" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (177): 3523. 8 September 2020. ISSN 2483-5374.
  8. ^ "DECRETO 23/2020, de 7 de septiembre, del Lehendakari, de nombramiento de la Consejera de Desarrollo Económico, Sostenibilidad y Medio Ambiente" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (177): 3524. 8 September 2020. ISSN 2483-5374.
  9. ^ "DECRETO 24/2020, de 7 de septiembre, del Lehendakari, de nombramiento del Consejero de Economía y Hacienda" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (177): 3525. 8 September 2020. ISSN 2483-5374.
  10. ^ "DECRETO 25/2020, de 7 de septiembre, del Lehendakari, de nombramiento del Consejero de Educación" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (177): 3526. 8 September 2020. ISSN 2483-5374.
  11. ^ "DECRETO 26/2020, de 7 de septiembre, del Lehendakari, de nombramiento del Consejero de Planificación Territorial, Vivienda y Transportes" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (177): 3527. 8 September 2020. ISSN 2483-5374.
  12. ^ "DECRETO 27/2020, de 7 de septiembre, del Lehendakari, de nombramiento de la Consejera de Salud" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (177): 3528. 8 September 2020. ISSN 2483-5374.
  13. ^ "DECRETO 28/2020, de 7 de septiembre, del Lehendakari, de nombramiento de la Consejera de Igualdad, Justicia y Políticas Sociales" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (177): 3529. 8 September 2020. ISSN 2483-5374.
  14. ^ "DECRETO 29/2020, de 7 de septiembre, del Lehendakari, de nombramiento del Consejero de Cultura y Política Lingüística" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (177): 3530. 8 September 2020. ISSN 2483-5374.
  15. ^ "DECRETO 30/2020, de 7 de septiembre, del Lehendakari, de nombramiento del Consejero de Turismo, Comercio y Consumo" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (177): 3531. 8 September 2020. ISSN 2483-5374.
  16. ^ "DECRETO 6/2023, de 13 de febrero, del Lehendakari, de nombramiento de la Consejera de Igualdad, Justicia y Políticas Sociales" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (31): 762. 14 February 2023. ISSN 2483-5374.
  17. ^ a b "DECRETO 16/2024, de 26 de abril, del Lehendakari, de cese de la Vicepresidenta Segunda del Gobierno y Consejera de Trabajo y Empleo" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (84): 2032. 30 April 2024. ISSN 2483-5374.
  18. ^ "DECRETO 6/2021, de 19 de enero, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica y funcional del Departamento de Seguridad" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (21): 484. 29 January 2021. ISSN 2483-5374.
  19. ^ "DECRETO 7/2021, de 19 de enero, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica y funcional del Departamento de Trabajo y Empleo" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (21): 485. 29 January 2021. ISSN 2483-5374.
  20. ^ "DECRETO 8/2021, de 19 de enero, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica y funcional del Departamento de Gobernanza Pública y Autogobierno" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (21): 486. 29 January 2021. ISSN 2483-5374.
  21. ^ "DECRETO 68/2021, de 23 de febrero, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica y funcional del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico, Sostenibilidad y Medio Ambiente" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (47): 1301. 5 March 2021. ISSN 2483-5374.
  22. ^ "DECRETO 69/2021, de 23 de febrero, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica y funcional del Departamento de Economía y Hacienda" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (47): 1302. 5 March 2021. ISSN 2483-5374.
  23. ^ "DECRETO 71/2021, de 23 de febrero, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica y funcional del Departamento de Educación" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (47): 1303. 5 March 2021. ISSN 2483-5374.
  24. ^ "DECRETO 11/2021, de 19 de enero, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica y funcional del Departamento de Planificación Territorial, Vivienda y Transportes" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (21): 487. 29 January 2021. ISSN 2483-5374.
  25. ^ "DECRETO 116/2021, de 23 de marzo, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica y funcional del Departamento de Salud" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (65): 1883. 31 March 2021. ISSN 2483-5374.
  26. ^ "DECRETO 12/2021, de 19 de enero, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica y funcional del Departamento de Igualdad, Justicia y Políticas Sociales" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (21): 488. 29 January 2021. ISSN 2483-5374.
  27. ^ "DECRETO 73/2021, de 23 de febrero, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica y funcional del Departamento de Cultura y Política Lingüística" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (47): 1304. 5 March 2021. ISSN 2483-5374.
  28. ^ "DECRETO 13/2021, de 19 de enero, por el que se establece la estructura orgánica y funcional del Departamento de Turismo, Comercio y Consumo" (pdf). Boletín Oficial del País Vasco (in Spanish) (21): 489. 29 January 2021. ISSN 2483-5374.
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