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Consell de Ministres

The Consell de Ministres is Andorra's Council of Ministers, the executive body approving decrees, cultural awards, subsidies, and projects.

The Consell de Ministres, also known as the Andorran Council of Ministers, serves as the executive body of Andorra's government. It approves legal reforms, cultural awards like the Orde de Carlemany, land purchases, capacity studies, telecom designations, subsidies for religion teachers' salaries, and infrastructure projects such as road extensions, hospital facilities, wildlife centres, and prison expansions. It coordinates with the Consell General on legislative matters and handles key government decisions. Recent actions include designating Andorra Telecom for ITU satellite duties and mandating capacity studies for six parishes.

Key Points

  • The Consell de Ministres is Andorra's Council of Ministers, also known as the Andorran Council of Ministers.
  • It serves as the executive body approving legal reforms, cultural awards, land purchases, capacity studies, and telecom designations in Andorra.
  • Recent actions include boosting subsidies for religion teachers' salaries, designating Andorra Telecom for ITU satellite duties, and mandating capacity studies for six parishes.
  • It operates within the Government of Andorra and coordinates with the Consell General on legislative matters.
  • Distinct from legislative bodies, it functions as Andorra's highest executive council handling government decisions and approvals.

Timeline

  1. Designates Andorra Telecom for ITU Satellite Role

    Council of Ministers designated Andorra Telecom as ITU Satellite Registration Authority to handle filings and boost space economy prospects.

    Andorra Designates Andorra Telecom as ITU Satellite Registration Authority

  2. Appoints Public Function Director Minguillón

    Council of Ministers supported appointment of Gemma Minguillón as Director of Public Function Department amid ministry reorganisation.

    Gemma Minguillón Named Director of Andorra's Public Function Department

  3. Approves Prison Mental Health Land Purchase

    Council of Ministers approved purchase of land for €275,000 to expand Comella prison with a dedicated mental health unit.

    Andorra Approves 275K Euro Land Buy for Prison Mental Health Expansion

  4. Awards Orde de Carlemany Honours

    Council of Ministers approved Orde de Carlemany awards to Claret brothers and posthumously to painter Francesc Galobardes for cultural contributions abroad.

    Andorra Awards Orde de Carlemany to Claret Brothers and Late Painter Galobardes

  5. Approves Oncology Tender at Meritxell Hospital

    Council of Ministers approved tender for new oncology facilities at Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital to centralise services and improve patient safety.

    Andorra Approves Tender for New Oncology Facilities at Meritxell Hospital

  6. Approves Bypass, Wildlife Centre, and Road Projects

    Council of Ministers approved €5.8 million in contracts for Massana-Ordino bypass extension, Canillo wildlife recovery centre, CG-4 road repairs, and greenway upgrades.

    Andorra Approves €5.8M for Bypass, Wildlife Centre and Road Projects

  7. Authorises Virtual Universities UDDI and UNIPRO

    Council of Ministers authorised the creation of virtual private university UDDI following AQUA's favourable evaluation and approved UNIPRO's online MBA programme.

    Andorra authorises virtual private university UDDI and approves UNIPRO online MBA

Related Entities

AndorraGuillem CasalCataloniaEscaldes-EngordanyAndorra TelecomGovernment of AndorraConsell GeneralProjecte VidaAgència de Qualitat de l'Ensenyament Superior d'AndorraMarc RossellLadislau BaróEster Molné

Also Known As

Andorran Council of Ministers, Consell de Ministres, Council of Ministers