Xavier Espot

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Environment•4 Related•Apr 28, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra's FEDA Plans 40MW Hydro Plant at l’Hospitalet with French Partners

The facility will act as a natural battery, storing summer water in France's Lac de Lanoux to generate power during high-demand winter periods, boosting Andorra's renewables and grid independence.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 26, 2026 • 13:31

Macron Visits Andorra as Co-Prince with Packed 24-Hour Agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Andorra in his role as co-prince, focusing on healthcare challenges, reindustrialisation, and energy sustainability during a dense schedule of meetings and public events amid transport and business disruptions.

Business•5 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Leader Urges Respect for Housing Protest During Macron Visit

Andorra's head of government Xavier Espot emphasizes respect and pacifism for a Housing Union protest planned during French President Macron's visit as co-prince. The action targets the government's rental deregulation amid a severe housing crisis.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra's Espot Slams Opposition on Abortion, Housing Bills Amid Protests

Andorra's leader Xavier Espot rejected opposition amendments to penal code abortion changes and rental deregulation, accusing them of extremism. Housing group SHA urged Co-princes to address crisis ahead of Macron's visit, planning demonstrations.

Business•3 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 05:46

Andorra SAAS workers' bonus dispute hearing erupts in sharp clashes

A Batllia hearing on SAAS workers' unpaid performance bonuses saw heated arguments. Unions demand retroactive pay as an acquired right post-2022 suspension lift, while SAAS cites legal timelines and new agreement terms excluding back payments.

Health•4 Related•Apr 15, 2026 • 10:46

Andorra's CASS Reports €34.7M General Branch Deficit for 2025

Andorra's social security body CASS ended 2025 with a €34.7 million deficit in its general branch due to surging healthcare and benefit costs outpacing contribution gains, while the retirement branch posted a €29.4 million surplus.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 15, 2026 • 05:46

Andorra's Espot: Abortion Legalization Impossible Without Institutional Overhaul

Andorra's head of government Xavier Espot emphasizes balancing rights with the co-principality system, where the Bishop of Urgell holds veto power on faith issues like abortion. The nation advances LGBTQ+ equality while facilitating overseas abortion access.

Politics•4 Related•Apr 14, 2026 • 23:31

Andorra's Espot: Abortion Legalization Tough Due to Catholic Co-Princes

Xavier Espot stresses that legalizing abortion in Andorra faces unique hurdles from its co-princes' Catholic role, unlike smoother LGBTQ+ reforms. The government supports safe abortions abroad instead.

Sports•3 Related•Apr 14, 2026 • 21:31

Efpem Graduates 57 New Level 2 Sports Educators in Andorra

Head of Government Xavier Espot and Minister Ladislau Baró attended the diploma ceremony, praising the school's rigorous standards and inaugurating the new Cal Masover headquarters in La Cortinada.

Politics•2 Related•Apr 14, 2026 • 15:31

Andorra Leader Xavier Espot Shares Gay Adolescence Struggles and Abortion Access Challenges on Podcast

Espot recounts internal conflicts from his youth, praises nation's progress to same-sex marriage, and explains barriers to local abortion legalization amid Catholic co-principality ties.

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.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 15:16

Alfred Llahí Publishes Mother's Memoir of 1940s-1960s Life in Les Escaldes, Andorra

Self-edited book with 90 photos captures childhood memories of dirt roads, fiestas, refugees, and Prince Juan Carlos's local summers, framed as tribute to everyday builders of modern Andorra.

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.

Politics•2 Related•Apr 09, 2026 • 14:46

Andorra Minister Announces Radars Expansion for Isolated Seniors Amid Welfare Debate

Andorra's government defends expanding the volunteer-led Radars project to monitor isolated elderly across all parishes, while opposition demands welfare reforms to foster true autonomy amid rising poverty risks and spending.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 14:02

Andorra Secures EU Deal to Avoid Systematic Border Checks Under EES from 2026

Provisional agreement replaces routine scans with random inspections, preserving Andorran nationals' exemptions while tightening rules for non-EU passive residents to prove genuine ties.

Business•2 Related•Apr 03, 2026 • 18:46

Albert Moles Retires as FEDA General Director After 38 Years

Successor Sílvia Calvó calls him 'almost irreplaceable' for his visionary leadership in modernising Andorra's power grid, with tributes praising his lasting legacy in energy infrastructure.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 13:16

Andorra Secures EU Deal to Keep Random Border Checks Amid EES Rollout

Agreement preserves status quo with France and Spain, expands Schengen travel rights for residents, and enhances security via police collaboration, averting economic harm from systematic controls.

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.

Business•5 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 07:31

Fire Destroys €15M Refurbished Aigua Pura Bottling Plant in Arinsal After 2 Days

A massive fire razed the entire 4,000 sqm Aigua Pura bottling plant in Arinsal, La Massana, after 48 hours of firefighting amid fierce winds. The €15M renovated facility, empty and awaiting permits, suffered total loss with no casualties.

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.

Politics•4 Related•Mar 26, 2026 • 16:31

Andorrans Chart 2050 Vision Prioritising Social Cohesion and Environment Over Economy

Largest citizen engagement yields 186 measures from 240 participants, with leaders pledging integration into policy despite scepticism over implementation and costs.

Politics•2 Related•Mar 19, 2026 • 06:02

Andorra Nears EU Entry/Exit System Integration Amid Spain's Reservations

Andorra's border control pact with the EU's EES awaits final approval, delayed by Spain's concerns over the deal's legal status and Gibraltar.

Rocafort Tunnel Excavation Begins in Andorra to Bypass Sant Julià de Lòria

Construction advances on the 233m tunnel to divert 25,000 daily vehicles from town center, promising 41% CO₂ reduction and safer traffic by 2027.

Business•3 Related•Mar 17, 2026 • 17:31

37th Trobada Empresarial al Pirineu Opens June 11 with Global Economy Focus

Nearly 900 leaders from Catalonia and Andorra gather in La Seu d’Urgell to discuss geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and tech shifts.

Politics•3 Related•Mar 16, 2026 • 23:00

Progressistes-SDP Launches Campaign Demanding EU Deal Transparency in Andorra

Extra-parliamentary party releases EFTA annexes ahead of State Pact exit, urging public engagement in EU-Andorra association talks.