The term "Lehendakari" refers to the president of the Basque Government, which is the autonomous government of the Basque Country in Spain. The Lehendakari is responsible for overseeing the executive branch and implementing policies within the region. This position was established in 1936, and the title translates to "first citizen" in the Basque language. The Lehendakari is elected by the Basque Parliament and serves a term of four years. The role is significant in promoting the interests of the Basque people and managing regional affairs, including education, health, and culture. The current Lehendakari is Iñigo Urkullu, who has held the position since 2012.