Consell General

The Consell General is Andorra's unicameral parliament, also known as the Andorran Parliament or General Council. It meets at the Casa de la Vall in Andorra la Vella and is presided over by the Síndic such as Carles Ensenyat. The parliament handles legislative approval for government bills on topics including prison expansions, international conventions, and policy debates. Recent activities include parliamentary delegations to PACE sessions, visits from Spain's Congress president, and unanimous approval of a national Property Register. Andorra's two Co-Princes jointly preside over historic sessions of the Consell General.

Key Points

• The Consell General is Andorra's unicameral parliament, also known as the Andorran Parliament or General Council.
• It meets at the Casa de la Vall in Andorra la Vella and is presided over by the Síndic such as Carles Ensenyat.
• The Consell General handles legislative approval for government bills on topics including prison expansions, international conventions, and policy debates.
• Recent activities include parliamentary delegations to PACE sessions, visits from Spain's Congress president, and unanimous approval of a national Property Register.
• Andorra's two Co-Princes jointly preside over historic sessions of the Consell General.
• Aliases for the Consell General include Andorra council, Consell, and Consell General d’Andorra.

Timeline

1. 2026-06-29

   Final Policy Debate with Espot's Farewell Speech

   Head of Government Xavier Espot gave his final policy address, followed by debates and votes on resolutions in the Consell General's key scrutiny session.

   Andorra Schedules Final Policy Debate for June 29-30 and July 13Andorra's Espot Defends Housing Record in Farewell Speech
2. 2026-06-23

   Spain's Armengol Visits to Restart Parliamentary Ties

   Spain's Congress President Francina Armengol visited to endorse Andorra's EU association and establish a permanent interparliamentary commission with the Consell General after 18 years.

   Spain's Armengol Visits Andorra, Backs EU Deal and Restarts Parliamentary Ties After 18 Years
3. 2026-06-06

   National Property Register Unanimously Approved

   Parliament unanimously approved a proposició de llei for a national electronic Property Register to enhance real estate legal security.

   Andorra Parliament Unanimously Approves National Property Register
4. 2026-06-02

   Accession to Warsaw Convention Approved

   Government approved accession to the 2005 Warsaw Convention on crime proceeds and terrorism financing, requiring Consell General approval for legislative changes.

   Andorra Approves Accession to Warsaw Convention on Crime Proceeds and Terrorism Financing
5. 2026-05-22

   Land Purchase Approved for Prison Mental Health Unit

   Council of Ministers approved purchase of land for Comella prison mental health expansion, with the bill heading to the Consell General.

   Andorra Approves 275K Euro Land Buy for Prison Mental Health Expansion
6. 2026-04-27

   Co-Princes Jointly Preside Historic Session During Macron Visit

   French President Emmanuel Macron visited Andorra on April 27-28, during which both Co-Princes jointly presided over a historic session in the Consell General chamber for the first time, featuring speeches by Síndic Ensenyat and Macron.

   Andorra's Co-Princes to Jointly Preside Over Historic Consell General Session During Macron VisitMacron to Jointly Preside Historic General Council Session in Andorra

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