Euskadi and Galicia Join Forces: Atlantic Axis Alliance Forged in Bilbao

Bilbao Hosts Atlantic Axis Forum: Pradales and Rueda Seal Alliance for Regional Strength Bilbao, Spain – On May 16th, 2025, the Atlantic Axis Forum took place in Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, bringing together key figures from Euskadi and Galicia to discuss strategies for strengthening the Atlantic region's position within Spain. The event, sponsored by Bankoa-Abanca and organized by EL CORREO and La Voz de Galicia, saw the attendance of nearly 300 people. The forum featured a discussion between Imanol Pradales and Alfonso Rueda, moderated by the directors of the respective newspapers. Both leaders agreed on the need for closer collaboration, emphasizing shared interests and the geographical proximity of their regions. "The geographical situation unites us far more than it separates us," stated one of the participants, highlighting the potential for joint projects. The discussion focused on key initiatives such as the development of a railway corridor and improved electrical connections, essential for industrial growth. The leaders stressed the importance of working together to overcome past delays and compete effectively with other regions. "To win, you can't expect others to stop competing; we must compete too, recovering lost time and then doing better," one of the speakers emphasized. The Atlantic Axis Forum concluded with a renewed commitment to collaboration between Euskadi and Galicia, signaling a positive step towards achieving a stronger regional presence within Spain.