Susanna Vela

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Politics•3 Related•Jun 26, 2026 • 22:00

Andorra's PS Escalates Abortion Decriminalization Push, Slams DA Government Stalling

Andorra's Social Democratic Party ramps up pressure on the DA government over stalled abortion reforms, proposing full decriminalization and free access while criticizing reliance on uncertain Vatican negotiations.

Politics•3 Related•Jun 20, 2026 • 07:15

Social Democrats Demand Detailed Andorran Tax Data on IRPF and Corporate Levies

Susanna Vela's Social Democratic group seeks comprehensive fiscal breakdowns to evaluate Andorra's tax system's progressivity, main contributors, and incentive impacts amid calls for evidence-based reforms.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 20, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra Sets Consent Age at 16 in Penal Code Reform, Bans Conversion Therapy

Parliament's Justice and Interior Commission has approved key penal code changes, including a consent age of 16 with close-in-age exceptions and bans on forcing changes to sexual orientation or gender identity.

Business•4 Related•Jun 04, 2026 • 06:35

Andorra Pension Chiefs Warn of Lost Year, Urge Swift Reform as Costs Soar

Pension leaders Jordi Cinca and Marc Galabert told lawmakers another year was lost without reform. They project doubling pensioners by 2040, demanding action on births, immigration, and contributions to avert crisis.

Business•4 Related•Jun 04, 2026 • 06:34

Andorra Pension Leaders Warn of Lost Year on Reform as Viability Risks Grow

Andorra's pension fund and social security presidents voiced frustration before lawmakers over stalled reforms amid intensifying demographic pressures and narrowing financial margins.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 07:46

Andorra Approves 94% of 5,057 Family Reunification Requests Since 2022

Approvals rise steadily to 1,273 in 2025 amid growing applications from Spaniards, French, and South Americans, mainly for domestic staff households, despite stricter economic rules.

Politics•4 Related•May 28, 2026 • 07:31

Social Democrats Demand Government Memo on Carrer de la Unió Traffic Changes

The Social Democratic parliamentary group formally requests a detailed government memorandum explaining the recent traffic reconfiguration on Carrer de la Unió (CG-3), addressing widespread local concerns over impacts on daily life and commerce.

Politics•4 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra Social Democrats Propose Amendments to Strengthen Archives Law

Changes aim to enhance preservation, digitization, and access to documentary heritage while expanding public bodies' records management duties and integrating key institutional archives.

Politics•2 Related•May 07, 2026 • 11:16

Andorra Council Approves Revised Nationality Law Easing Residency Rules

Andorra's General Council has passed a qualified law reforming nationality rules to allow non-consecutive residency periods and adjust schooling and language criteria, aiming for reasonable integration standards amid partisan debate.

Politics•3 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 20:31

Andorra Delegation Highlights Religious Coexistence, Anti-Discrimination at Council of Europe Session

Andorra's team, led by Berna Coma, participated in the Strasbourg spring session, promoting religious harmony, combating discrimination, and advancing gender violence prevention through education and legislation.

Business•5 Related•Apr 11, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra Lawmakers Clash on Fuel Price Hikes from Iran Conflict

Andorran opposition criticises government inaction on fuel costs up 21% from the Iran conflict, but Finance Minister insists low taxes and free transport keep impacts manageable, favouring targeted aid over broad cuts.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 11:01

Andorra's Borders Unaffected as EU Entry/Exit System Takes Effect

The EU's Entry/Exit System activates without altering Andorra's borders, exempting locals and residents from registration while introducing security checks for third-country permits via Spain and France.

Culture•5 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 22:16

Andorran Artist Sergi Mas Dies at 95 After Storied Career

Influential sculptor and polymath Sergi Mas passed away in Sant Julià de Lòria after decades enriching Andorran culture with carvings, mosaics, books, and ethnographic works. Leaders hail his enduring vision of Pyrenean life.

Politics•4 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 19:01

Andorran MP Demands Full List of Registered Religious Entities

Susanna Vela, Social Democratic group president, files written question to government citing Article 9 of Law 2/2025 to verify equal treatment and legal compliance.

Politics•3 Related•Mar 26, 2026 • 19:32

Andorra Admits Delays in Nearly 50 Regulations Needed for Laws Since 2019

Head of Government Xavier Espot details backlog exceeding deadlines, with Justice and Interior ministry leading at 13 pending rules; opposition warns of legal uncertainty for citizens' rights.

Business•5 Related•Mar 20, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Accepts Article 28 of Revised European Social Charter

The move bolsters safeguards for employee representatives in companies, matching existing national labour laws that ban their dismissal during and after mandates. It was revealed at a Moldova-hosted event discussing social policy amid economic and climate challenges.

Politics•4 Related•Mar 19, 2026 • 17:31

Susanna Vela

Andorra's PS Escalates Abortion Decriminalization Push, Slams DA Government Stalling

Social Democrats Demand Detailed Andorran Tax Data on IRPF and Corporate Levies

Andorra Sets Consent Age at 16 in Penal Code Reform, Bans Conversion Therapy

Andorra Pension Chiefs Warn of Lost Year, Urge Swift Reform as Costs Soar

Andorra Pension Leaders Warn of Lost Year on Reform as Viability Risks Grow

Andorra Approves 94% of 5,057 Family Reunification Requests Since 2022

Social Democrats Demand Government Memo on Carrer de la Unió Traffic Changes

Andorra Social Democrats Propose Amendments to Strengthen Archives Law

Andorra Council Approves Revised Nationality Law Easing Residency Rules

Andorra Delegation Highlights Religious Coexistence, Anti-Discrimination at Council of Europe Session

Andorra Lawmakers Clash on Fuel Price Hikes from Iran Conflict

Andorra's Borders Unaffected as EU Entry/Exit System Takes Effect

Andorran Artist Sergi Mas Dies at 95 After Storied Career

Andorran MP Demands Full List of Registered Religious Entities

Andorra Admits Delays in Nearly 50 Regulations Needed for Laws Since 2019

Andorra Accepts Article 28 of Revised European Social Charter

Andorra Rejects Open Lists for Parish Elections

Andorra Approves Labour Code Reform to Boost Worker Representation

Andorra Approves Labour Law Amendments and France Education Pact

Andorran PS Advocates Pension Reforms to Bolster Public System

Andorra PS Proposes 22 Amendments to Shorten Pre-Trial Detention

Andorra's Concòrdia Dismisses DA Threat in Sant Julià de Lòria Ahead of 2027 Elections

Andorra Marks 33rd Constitution Anniversary Amid Abortion Decriminalization Divide

Andorra's Democrats to Present Pension Reform Amid PS Privatization Opposition

Andorra Opens Shops on Constitution Day Holiday to Boost Economy