Andorran Leaders Visit Pas de la Casa to Support Businesses Amid RN-20 Closure

Andorran government leaders, including the episcopal Co-Prince, visited Pas de la Casa on Thursday to demonstrate solidarity with businesses hit by the RN-20 road closure.

The institutional walkabout through the parish featured top officials and highlighted symbolic support for local traders facing economic disruption. Authorities held meetings on site and announced electricity bill discounts of up to 50% for affected businesses, signaling direct government involvement amid the ongoing road block.

However, officials rejected temporary layoff schemes (ERTOs), describing them as overly complex and burdensome measures. The government views these discounts and relocated meetings as practical steps within its response framework, but traders warn that such gestures alone cannot address immediate losses from rent, payrolls, and lost revenue.

The RN-20 closure has caused significant short-term damage, with businesses urging swift, substantial financial aid beyond symbolic displays. While the visits provide reassurance, locals emphasise the need for tangible, agile support to sustain operations. Without concrete results, expressions of goodwill risk being dismissed as mere rhetoric.