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BOE-A-2026-11704 ·1 June 2026 ·Act critical
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Political parties must submit candidate lists within 15 calendar days of the Statute's publication

Law 2/2026 amends Article 55 of Law 5/1990 to require political parties to submit their candidate lists within 15 calendar days of the publication of the Statute, in accordance with the Statute approved by Organic Law 3/1979. This change reinforces the submission deadline and ensures transparency in the Basque Country's regional electoral process.

In 2 key points

  1. Parties must submit candidate lists within 15 calendar days of the publication of the Statute (art. 55 de la Ley 5/1990, modificado por la Ley 2/2026)
  2. The amendment is based on the Statute approved by Organic Law 3/1979 (art. 55 de la Ley 5/1990, modificado por la Ley 2/2026)

How it affects those involved

Political parties must act with greater urgency to submit their lists, which may affect their electoral planning. Electoral administrations will be able to better supervise compliance with the deadline. Party advisors must review calendars and coordinate the submission of lists before the established deadline expires.

Lifecycle

2026-06-01PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-05-05Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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