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Nine Small European States Formalize Alliance at Andorra Conference

Leaders from nine small European states signed a memorandum at Andorra's conference, turning informal parliamentary meetings into an official annual body. This strengthens their collective influence in international organizations like OSCE and Council of Europe amid varied EU ties.

Spain's Albares Predicts Catalan Will Soon Gain Official EU Status

Spain's foreign minister states a large majority of EU member states support adding Catalan to official languages, with Spain funding it and dismissing opposition as politically motivated by the Popular Party. Andorra pledges full backing during Albares' visit.

Andorra Union USdA Quits EU State Pact Over Unheld Referendum

Gabriel Ubach announced the decision, slamming the government for inconsistency and evasion despite years of union pressure for the public vote on EU ties. The move highlights tensions as elections loom.

Spain's Foreign Minister to Visit Andorra to Finalize EU Border Agreement

Spain's top diplomat will meet Andorran leaders to seal a pact exempting border crossers from the EU's new Entry/Exit System while boosting cooperation and mobility rights.

Andorra's Espot Sets Elections for Late Jan-Early March If Priorities Met

Andorra's head of government will call general elections next year only after securing the national budget and key laws, avoiding a lame-duck administration. The vote stays separate from the pending EU agreement referendum, hindered by recent European approvals.

Andorra Síndic Praises Housing, Abortion, EU Progress in Ninth Legislature

In a Meritxell Day address, Síndic General Carles Ensenyat lauds the ninth legislature for laying groundwork on key issues. He draws parallels to past modernisations like the sanctuary rebuild, stressing long-term bases despite challenges.

Virtus Slams Andorran Parties for Misusing Iceland Referendum on EU Deal

Conservative group Virtus condemns partisan use of Iceland's EU referendum by Andorran parties against the EU association agreement. It calls for accurate context, restraint from all sides, and diplomacy preserving Andorra's balance with co-princes France and Spain.

Politics•2 Related•Aug 31, 2026 • 16:15

Andorra Minister Hails Iceland's EU Rejection as 'Excellent' News

Andorra's top diplomat praised Icelanders' vote against restarting EU accession talks, viewing it as validation for the Principality's EEA-like association agreement with Brussels that ensures market access without full membership.

Politics•2 Related•Aug 22, 2026 • 12:45

Andorra Experts Champion Active Neutrality with Closer EU Ties

At the Universitat Catalana d’Estiu event, Andorran leaders including ministers and ambassadors advocated modernising neutrality through proactive EU association, preventive diplomacy, and international law adherence to counter contemporary geopolitical risks.

Politics•3 Related•Jul 30, 2026 • 19:45

Andorran Leaders Unveil Rules for Binding EU Association Referendum

Andorran parties have drafted regulations for a politically binding referendum on the EU association agreement, promising a vote separate from elections with procedures matching national polls.

Politics•3 Related•Jul 27, 2026 • 12:45

Malta's Education Authority Visits Andorra to Study AQUA Quality Model

A Maltese team from the Further and Higher Education Authority studied Andorra's AQUA agency's quality assurance model firsthand. The exchange, part of an EU-funded Erasmus+ project, aims to align Malta's operations with European standards following its recent review.

Politics•3 Related•Jul 26, 2026 • 17:00

Andorra's Espot Rejects Combining EU Referendum with Elections

Xavier Espot emphasizes decoupling the EU association agreement referendum from general elections to ensure responsible handling. The issue will dominate the campaign as a key challenge for Andorra's future, amid ongoing delays.

Environment•3 Related•Jul 18, 2026 • 07:15

Andorra Leads AI and 3D Scanning Pilot for Pyrenean Forest Inventories

Andorra's AR+I agency launched fieldwork in the EU-funded BOSPIR-3D project this week. Digital tools like terrestrial laser scanning and multispectral drones promise efficient data on tree structure and carbon stocks in challenging high-mountain forests.

Politics•2 Related•Jul 17, 2026 • 17:30

Andorra's Espot Meets Ireland Ambassador to Boost Economic Ties and Review EU Presidency

Andorra's head of government Xavier Espot held talks with Ireland's ambassador Brian Glynn on deepening bilateral economic and financial relations. They also covered Ireland's EU presidency agenda starting July 1 amid global challenges.

Business•2 Related•Jul 11, 2026 • 07:15

Andorra benefits from high per capita income, strong institutions, and improved financial supervision

. Growth is expected to moderate but stay positive, supported by EU ties and liquidity enhancements.

Politics•2 Related•Jul 04, 2026 • 07:15

Concòrdia Registers Resolutions for Digital Portal, AI, EU Ties, and Elderly Care

Andorra's Concòrdia group submits six resolutions to streamline administration via a unified digital portal and AI tools. They also push for an EU treaty referendum, cross-border EGTC, better healthcare staffing, and a national elderly care strategy amid ageing population.

Politics•3 Related•Jul 04, 2026 • 06:15

European Union

Nine Small European States Formalize Alliance at Andorra Conference

Spain's Albares Predicts Catalan Will Soon Gain Official EU Status

Andorra Union USdA Quits EU State Pact Over Unheld Referendum

Spain's Foreign Minister to Visit Andorra to Finalize EU Border Agreement

Andorra's Espot Sets Elections for Late Jan-Early March If Priorities Met

Andorra Síndic Praises Housing, Abortion, EU Progress in Ninth Legislature

Virtus Slams Andorran Parties for Misusing Iceland Referendum on EU Deal

Andorra Minister Hails Iceland's EU Rejection as 'Excellent' News

Andorra Experts Champion Active Neutrality with Closer EU Ties

Andorran Leaders Unveil Rules for Binding EU Association Referendum

Malta's Education Authority Visits Andorra to Study AQUA Quality Model

Andorra's Espot Rejects Combining EU Referendum with Elections

Andorra Leads AI and 3D Scanning Pilot for Pyrenean Forest Inventories

Andorra's Espot Meets Ireland Ambassador to Boost Economic Ties and Review EU Presidency

Andorra benefits from high per capita income, strong institutions, and improved financial supervision

Concòrdia Registers Resolutions for Digital Portal, AI, EU Ties, and Elderly Care

Peruvian Group in Andorra Slams Europe Over Migrant Expulsions

Andorra FM Tor Calls for Inclusive Multilateralism at Dubrovnik Forum

Spain's Armengol Visits Andorra, Backs EU Deal and Restarts Parliamentary Ties After 18 Years

Renzi Dodges Andorra-EU Integration Questions at Pyrenees Meeting

Former EU Parliamentarians Dismiss Risks of Andorra Rejecting EU Association Deal

Former Andorran PM Jaume Bartumeu Attends Mitterrand Banquet in Paris

Andorra Joins AI-Powered Cross-Border Project to Track Bears and Wolves in Pyrenees

Andorra Endavant Demands Immediate EU Association Referendum Date

Andorran Banking appoints Lluís Alsina Álvarez as 2026 president