Ituna Center for Basque Economic Agreement and Fiscal Federalism Studies
Ituna Center for Basque Economic Agreement and Fiscal Federalism Studies
About us
The Ituna Center for Basque Economic Agreement and Fiscal Federalism Studies, which was founded in 2007 through a collaboration agreement between the Regional Government of Bizkaia and the University of the Basque Country. Its research centers are located in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Communication (Leioa) and the Faculty of Economics and Business (Sarriko). Since its inception, the Center has offered a Documentation Service aimed at collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating information on the Economic Agreement and Arrangement, Provincial Tax Authorities, the Basque tax system, and, more generally, fiscal or financial decentralization and federalism.
International Congress
500 years of the Fuero of Bizkaia and the Treasury (1526–2026)
Bilbao, April 27–28–29, 2026
Bizkaia Aretoa | University of the Basque Country (EHU)
In this congress, we aim to analyze the 500 years of evolution and ups and downs of the Fuero and Biscayan society, taking into account that the Foral Treasury is the stronghold of Bizkaia’s authority and government. Furthermore, all Bizkaian citizens could benefit from the Fuero of Bizkaia, regardless of their place of residence. Therefore, the results of this congress can also serve to lay the foundations for a “world history of Bizkaia,” following the model of Patrick Boucheron’s book.
The program will address all aspects of the Fuero and its evolution to the present day: institutionalization and political governance of Bizkaia, General Assemblies, the Foral Treasury, all areas of the economy, private law, society, daily life, population and sociability, places of memory, intangible heritage, festivals and popular culture, music, and lives that have made history in Bizkaia, etc.
Daily updates
In this section, you can find current news related to the Economic Agreement of the Basque Autonomous Community and the financial and tax activities of the provincial councils, aiming to broaden knowledge and public opinion regarding the Economic Agreement, the Provincial Treasuries, and, more generally, public finances in the Basque Autonomous Community.
Queda un mes para la celebración de los 500 años del Fuero de Bizkaia y la Hacienda Foral
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“Asymmetric Decentralization and Inequality” – Pablo Beramendi & Melissa Rogers
Dr. Pablo Beramendi, Professor of Political Science (Political Economy) at Duke University, and Dr. Melissa Rogers, Professor of Political...
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El conocimiento del Concierto Económico en Euskadi es moderado, pero se vincula al bienestar y al desarrollo del país
Un estudio realizado por el Gabinete de Prospecciones Sociológicas revela que el 60% de la población vasca ha oído...
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“Consolidación, evolución reciente de los impuestos y reforma fiscal” – Ignacio Zubiri
La Fundación de Estudios de Economía Aplicada (Fedea), ha publicado un nuevo artículo de Ignacio Zubiri, profesor catedrático en...
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Digital Library
Ituna Center offers a variety of books, articles, and publications available for consultation in its digital library.
Ituna Newsletter
Ituna Newsletter is a publication produced and edited by the Ituna Center for Basque Economic Agreement and Fiscal Federalism Studies since 2007. It aims to serve as a platform for disseminating knowledge about the Economic Agreement and the Basque tax system, positioning the Basque case within the broader context of international research on tax federalism.
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Education and outreach
Images, videos and radio interviews
Explore images, videos, and audio resources related to the history and current events of the Basque Economic Agreement and Provincial Treasuries.
Conferences and Workshops
Conferences, congresses, and workshops on the Basque Economic Agreement and Provincial Tax Offices.
Image galleries
Image galleries related to the history and current events of the Basque Economic Agreement.
Interviews
Selection of audios related to the history and current events of the Basque Economic Agreement.
Videos
Videos to facilitate training on the Basque Economic Agreement.
Teaching materials and other resources
Under the section “Teaching Materials and Other Resources”, a specific selection of topics and resources aimed at teachers and students of all levels is provided.
Networking
Ituna Center collaborates with other entities and institutions to achieve its goal of promoting and disseminating the Basque Economic Agreement and Provincial Tax Authorities. To this end, it produces scientific publications and participates in seminars, conferences, and presentations, contributing to the development of informed public opinion on the Basque Economic Agreement and the Basque Tax System.
Ituna Center for Basque Economic Agreement and Fiscal Federalism Studies
Offices
Leioa Ituna Center
Sarriena Auzoa, z/g | 48940 Leioa
University of the Basque Country – UPV/EHU
Faculty of Social and Communication Sciences, Contemporary History Department, Room 3.29.
Sarriko Ituna Center
Agirre Lehendakaria, 83 | 48015 Bilbao
University of the Basque Country – UPV/EHU
Faculty of Economics and Business (Sarriko), Room BC9.
Contact
Ituna Center Leioa
+34 946 012 240
Ituna Center Sarriko
+34 946 017 011
Hours
Monday to friday
09:00 - 14:00
ituna@ehu.eus