Basque Language Disrespected at Spain's Conference of Presidents

Lehendakari Pradales Denounces Lack of Respect for Basque Language at Conference of Presidents Madrid, Spain – June 7, 2025 – Lehendakari Imanol Pradales strongly condemned the lack of respect shown towards the Basque language during the recent Conference of Presidents. His remarks follow an incident where Madrid's regional president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, interrupted his speech. In a subsequent press conference, Pradales stated, "Ha sido intolerable la falta de respeto al euskera que hemos sufrido" ("The lack of respect for the Basque language that we have suffered has been intolerable.") He emphasized his commitment to using Basque in official settings, asserting, "Por eso seguiré hablando en euskera con normalidad en todos los foros oficiales" ("That's why I will continue speaking in Basque normally in all official forums.") The incident and Pradales' response highlight the ongoing debate surrounding language rights in Spain. The video of Pradales' press conference statement has gained significant traction online, underscoring the public interest in this issue.