political party
Demòcrates per Andorra
Demòcrates per Andorra (DA) is a political party in Andorra that recently renewed its leadership at its 10th Ordinary Congress.
Demòcrates per Andorra, also known as DA, Demòcrates, or Democrats, is a political party in Andorra. It held its 10th Ordinary Congress on November 28, 2025, in Andorra la Vella, where Xavier Espot stepped down after six years and Ladislau Baró, Guillem Casal, and Maria Martisella took top leadership roles. On December 1, 2025, the party under new president Ladislau Baró finalized its political project, emphasizing sustainable growth, pensions, housing, demography, and climate. Recent polls from Andorra Recerca i Innovació indicate 14% direct voting intentions and 27.1% sympathy for the party. Demòcrates per Andorra submitted amendments to the inactive company dissolution bill on June 14, 2026, to limit it to firms with zero assets or liabilities. In September 2026, it approved a broad electoral platform to unite parties, independents, and groups ahead of elections.
Key Points
- Demòcrates per Andorra is a political party in Andorra, also known by aliases including DA, Demòcrates, and Democrats.
- The party held its 10th Ordinary Congress in late 2025 to renew its national executive, with Xavier Espot stepping down after six years and Ladislau Baró, Guillem Casal, and Maria Martisella slated for top leadership.
- Recent polls from Andorra Recerca i Innovació show Demòcrates per Andorra at 14% direct voting intentions and 27.1% sympathy, trailing Concòrdia amid concerns over housing costs and government approval.
- In September 2026, Demòcrates per Andorra approved a broad electoral platform uniting parties, independents, and aligned groups around a central program ahead of Q1 2025 elections.
- Key figures associated with Demòcrates per Andorra include president Ladislau Baró, general secretary Guillem Casal, organisation secretary Maria Martisella, and former executive member Xavier Espot.
- Demòcrates per Andorra submitted amendments to Andorra's inactive company dissolution bill to narrow criteria to firms with zero assets or liabilities.
- Demòcrates per Andorra attributes its poll decline to 16 years in government facing tough decisions on housing and growth.
Timeline
Electoral Platform Approved
Demòcrates per Andorra's executive approved a broad transversal platform at Prat de les Oques headquarters, led by Ladislau Baró, Maria Martisella, and Guillem Casal, to unite parties and independents for upcoming elections.
Amendments to Company Dissolution Bill
Demòcrates per Andorra proposed amendments to sharpen Andorra's inactive company dissolution bill, limiting it to firms with no assets or liabilities and referring others to court.
New Leadership Defines Political Priorities
Following the congress, Demòcrates per Andorra finalized its political project under new president Ladislau Baró, focusing on sustainable growth, pensions, housing, demography, and climate, while planning candidate selection after alliance discussions.
10th Congress Renews Party Executive
Demòcrates per Andorra held its 10th Ordinary Congress in Andorra la Vella to elect a new national executive, with Xavier Espot stepping down after six years and Ladislau Baró, Guillem Casal, and Maria Martisella positioned for leadership roles.
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Also Known As
DA, Demòcrates, Demòcrates per Andorra (DA), Democrats, Demòcrates per Andorra, Grup Parlamentari Demòcrata