# Third government of Iñigo Urkullu

The Third Urkullu Government was the regional government of the Basque Country led by President (Lehendakari) Iñigo Urkullu between 2020 and 2024. It was formed in September 2020 after the regional election.

## Council of Government

The Council of Government was structured into the offices for the president, the two vice presidents and 11 ministries.
← Urkullu III Government →
(5 September 2020 – 25 June 2024) :
| Portfolio | Name | Party | Party | Took office | Left office | Ref. |
| President | Iñigo Urkullu | | EAJ/PNV | 5 September 2020 | 22 June 2024 | |
| First Vice President Minister of Security | Josu Erkoreka | | EAJ/PNV | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | |
| Second Vice President Minister of Labour and Employment | Idoia Mendia | | PSE–EE | 8 September 2020 | 30 April 2024 | |
| Minister of Public Governance and Self-Government | Olatz Garamendi | | EAJ/PNV | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | |
| Minister of Economic Development, Sustainability and Environment | Arantxa Tapia | | EAJ/PNV | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | |
| Minister of Economy and Finance | Pedro Azpiazu | | EAJ/PNV | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | |
| Minister of Education | Jokin Bildarratz | | EAJ/PNV | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | |
| Minister of Territorial Planning, Housing and Transport | Iñaki Arriola | | PSE–EE | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | |
| Minister of Health | Gotzone Sagardui | | EAJ/PNV | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | |
| Minister of Equality, Justice and Social Policies | Beatriz Artolazabal | | EAJ/PNV | 8 September 2020 | 14 February 2023 | |
| Minister of Culture and Language Policy Spokesperson of the Government | Bingen Zupiria | | EAJ/PNV | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2025 | |
| Minister of Tourism, Trade and Consumer Affairs | Javier Hurtado | | PSE–EE | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | |
| Changes February 2023 |||||||
| Portfolio | Name | Party | Party | Took office | Left office | Ref. |
| Minister of Equality, Justice and Social Policies | Nerea Melgosa | | EAJ/PNV | 14 February 2023 | 25 June 2024 | |
| Changes April 2024 |||||||
| Portfolio | Name | Party | Party | Took office | Left office | Ref. |
| Second Vice President | Iñaki Arriola was temporarily entrusted with the office's portfolio since 30 April 2024. | Iñaki Arriola was temporarily entrusted with the office's portfolio since 30 April 2024. | Iñaki Arriola was temporarily entrusted with the office's portfolio since 30 April 2024. | Iñaki Arriola was temporarily entrusted with the office's portfolio since 30 April 2024. | Iñaki Arriola was temporarily entrusted with the office's portfolio since 30 April 2024. | Iñaki Arriola was temporarily entrusted with the office's portfolio since 30 April 2024. |
| Minister of Labour and Employment | Javier Hurtado was temporarily entrusted with the office's portfolio since 30 April 2024. | Javier Hurtado was temporarily entrusted with the office's portfolio since 30 April 2024. | Javier Hurtado was temporarily entrusted with the office's portfolio since 30 April 2024. | Javier Hurtado was temporarily entrusted with the office's portfolio since 30 April 2024. | Javier Hurtado was temporarily entrusted with the office's portfolio since 30 April 2024. | Javier Hurtado was temporarily entrusted with the office's portfolio since 30 April 2024. |

## Departmental structure

Iñigo Urkullu's government was organised into several superior and governing units, whose number, powers and hierarchical structure may vary depending on the ministerial department.

### Unit/body rank

* (■) Director-general
* (■) Service
| Office (Original name) | Name | Took office | Left office | Alliance/party |
| Presidency |||||||||
| Presidency (Lehendakaritza) | Iñigo Urkullu | 5 September 2020 | 22 June 2024 | EAJ/PNV |
| First Vice Presidency (Lehenengo Lehendakariordetza) | Josu Erkoreka | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | EAJ/PNV |
| Second Vice Presidency (Bigarren Lehendakariordetza) | Idoia Mendia | 8 September 2020 | 30 April 2024 | PSE–EE |
| Second Vice Presidency (Bigarren Lehendakariordetza) | Iñaki Arriola (temporary entrustment) | 30 April 2024 | 25 June 2024 | PSE–EE |
| Department of Security |||||||||
| Department of Security (Segurtasun Saila) | Josu Erkoreka | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | EAJ/PNV |
| Department of Labour and Employment |||||||||
| Department of Labour and Employment (Lan eta Enplegu Saila) | Idoia Mendia | 8 September 2020 | 30 April 2024 | PSE–EE |
| Department of Labour and Employment (Lan eta Enplegu Saila) | Javier Hurtado (temporary entrustment) | 30 April 2024 | 25 June 2024 | PSE–EE |
| Department of Public Governance and Self-Government |||||||||
| Department of Public Governance and Self-Government (Gobernantza Publiko eta Autogobernu Saila) | Olatz Garamendi | 8 September 2020 | Incumbent | EAJ/PNV |
| Department of Economic Development, Sustainability and Environment |||||||||
| Department of Economic Development, Sustainability and Environment (Ekonomiaren Garapen, Jasangarritasun eta Ingurumen Saila) | Arantxa Tapia | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | EAJ/PNV |
| Department of Economy and Finance |||||||||
| Department of Economy and Finance (Ekonomia eta Ogasun Saila) | Pedro Azpiazu | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | EAJ/PNV |
| Department of Education |||||||||
| Department of Education (Hezkuntza Saila) | Jokin Bildarratz | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | EAJ/PNV |
| Department Territorial Planning, Housing and Transport |||||||||
| Department Territorial Planning, Housing and Transport (Lurralde Plangintza, Etxebizitza eta Garraio Saila) | Iñaki Arriola | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | PSE–EE |
| Department of Health |||||||||
| Department of Health (Osasun Saila) | Gotzone Sagardui | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | EAJ/PNV |
| Department of Equality, Justice and Social Policies |||||||||
| Department of Equality, Justice and Social Policies (Berdintasun, Justizia eta Gizarte Politiketako Saila) | Beatriz Artolazabal | 8 September 2020 | 14 February 2023 | EAJ/PNV |
| Department of Equality, Justice and Social Policies (Berdintasun, Justizia eta Gizarte Politiketako Saila) | Nerea Melgosa | 14 February 2023 | 25 June 2024 | EAJ/PNV |
| Department of Culture and Language Policy |||||||||
| Department of Culture and Language Policy (Kultura eta Hizkuntza Politika Saila) | Bingen Zupiria | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | EAJ/PNV |
| Department of Tourism, Trade and Consumer Affairs |||||||||
| Department of Tourism, Trade and Consumer Affairs (Turismo, Merkataritza eta Kontsumo Saila) | Javier Hurtado | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | PSE–EE |
| Spokesperson of the Government |||||||||
| Spokesperson of the Government (Gobernuaren Bozeramailea) | Bingen Zupiria | 8 September 2020 | 25 June 2024 | EAJ/PNV |