Andorran Court Annuls 33-Year-Old CASS Contracts Tied to Financial Ruin

### Andorran Court Annuls 33-Year-Old CASS Contracts Linked to Financial Ruin

Andorra's Batllia court has annulled contracts from the "Ubach era" dating back 33 years, which led to the financial ruin of the Social Security Fund (CASS). The ruling also archives the pension scandal investigation, concluding that CASS lacked the resources to monitor those agreements at the time.

The decision ends a prolonged probe into the fund's mismanagement during the early 1990s, with no additional measures pursued due to inadequate oversight capabilities then.

Health authorities have reaffirmed that the priority healthcare access pathway remains unaffected by the ruling.

Opposition parties have intensified criticism of the government's decision to delay the rental law, describing the handling as escalating from "comedy" to "disaster."

Recent incidents include a skier airlifted to Barcelona after a head fracture in Soldeu, and routine border checks at Baladrà that uncovered cocaine on a tourist entering Andorra. Public reaction has focused on dismay over the imprisonment of the so-called "Lisbon mule."

In sports news, FEDA confirmed leadership changes: Albert Moles will step down by late March, with Sílvia Calvó taking over. Spain rejected limiting FEDA's investment in a new power line to €20 million.

New developments over the holidays include a man injured in Canillo for not wearing required safety gear, and another hurt after falling into a river while clearing snow with a 4x4 quad in an unspecified location. Weather brought snow to all elevations on Christmas Day, while families increasingly chose pre-prepared holiday meals. Electronics topped Christmas gifts, overshadowing traditional toys, and communities across parishes celebrated distinct festive traditions.

Seasonal commentary acknowledged national challenges amid the holidays, extending Christmas and St Stephen's Day wishes despite ongoing issues.