Basque Country Prayer Points for February 2026
- In a significant legal move on February 25th, the Spanish government officially declassified documents related to the 1981 coup attempt. Basque political leaders have sought this transparency for decades. This release is seen as a legal milestone for historical memory and the “right to truth” regarding state actions during that period.
- Pray for the historians and families as they review these documents. Pray that this transparency would lead to a greater sense of justice and healing for those impacted from the events, and that truth would be handled with integrity.
- There has been a reported increase in mental health needs for young people across the Basque Country this month. Many are struggling with anxiety related to the “stability gap” in employment and the difficulty of finding affordable housing. Local clinics are seeing record numbers of consultations as these pressures continue to impact the younger generation.
- Pray for young Basques struggling with their mental well-being and for those feeling stuck in their current situations. Pray for families and medical professionals to have the resources and compassion needed to support those in distress.
- A priest in Gipuzkoa has gained attention for his work advocating for the social justice of immigrants, particularly following the new Spanish law to regularize 500,000 migrants. While the law change is a major shift, many newcomers still face challenges with housing and social exclusion as they look for work in the region.
- Pray for the migrants as they navigate these new legal changes and seek to build lives here. Pray for the local churches and volunteers who are working to provide housing and support, and for a spirit of hospitality.
- The Basque Department of Education is moving forward with plans to close several primary classrooms for the 2026-27 school year. This is due to a fall in the school-age population and a trend of couples having children later in life. While there was a small uptick in births recently, the overall population in 2025 continued to decline, creating challenges for schools.
- Pray for the families and teachers affected by these classroom closures. Pray for wisdom for leaders as they address the economic reasons why people are delaying having children, and for the health of local communities facing these changes.
- Osakidetza (Basque healthcare system) is finalizing its audit following the incident where expired vaccines were given to ~250 infants. While health officials have confirmed there is no medical risk and the revaccination process is almost finished, the error has placed a spotlight on the system’s oversight protocols and clinical workload.
- Pray for the families involved, for their peace of mind and the health of their children. Pray for the healthcare workers and administrators as they implement new safety standards and work to restore public trust in the system.
The verse for the month:
Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
Titus 2:14 NIV