The Ertzaintza is expected to reach the maximum legal staffing level of 8,000 officers by 2030, according to Bingen Zupiria, Minister of Security, who shared the update during the weekly meeting of the Governing Council. Speaking at the subsequent press conference, Zupiria explained that the employment plan outlines “a series of proposals aimed at ensuring the necessary training and recruitment of Basque police officers, both to address upcoming retirements and to gradually achieve the target of 8,000 officers by 2030.” He stressed that the objective is to maintain this figure over time, as a key component in guaranteeing public safety across the Basque Country.