Sortu to Revamp Strategy Ahead of Political Opportunities in Euskadi

Sortu expedites its congress to update strategy in light of new political opportunities.

Key Points

  • • Sortu's fourth congress is set to start on September 27, 2025, and conclude by January 24, 2026.
  • • Current Secretary General Arkaitz Rodriguez will step down to focus on his role in EH Bildu.
  • • The party plans to discuss the political status of Euskadi and its right to decide during the congress.
  • • The update reflects Sortu's commitment to evolving its leadership and ideology post-ETA.

Sortu, the left abertzale party within the EH Bildu coalition, is expediting its fourth congress to revise its political strategy, reflecting a perceived opportunity concerning the future status of the Basque Country. This unusual decision aims to adapt to shifting political dynamics ahead of upcoming regional negotiations and elections.