After much reflection, Mr Baiona reaffirms his commitment to the recognition of the Basque Country. He considers being a candidate for president a new stage, but within the framework of the perpetual engagements. The President of the current Council of Elect and of the Board of Directors pointed out that the atmosphere of trust he perceived in the structure of the new College has helped him to take another step.

According to the news published in the magazine Kazeta.eus, Jean-René Etchegaray insists that he has responded to the call of litigants: “Because one of the keys to the Basque College project is unity.”