Andorra Endavant Slams 35% NGO Funding Boost Abroad Amid Domestic Woes

Andorra Endavant has voiced strong opposition to the government's plan to increase funding for NGOs and other entities running projects abroad by 35 per cent. The parliamentary group described the move as "unjustifiable" amid pressing domestic challenges.

The criticism follows the executive's approval of a new master plan for international cooperation on sustainable development for 2026. This plan allocates 414,776 euros to support such external projects. It comes after the finance minister acknowledged spending one million euros in this area already.

In a statement, Andorra Endavant highlighted Andorra's "worrying" internal situation. The group pointed to growing difficulties in accessing housing, families struggling to make ends meet, challenges for godparents in providing decent living conditions, and a lack of prospects for young people.

The party argued that public resources should prioritise these urgent needs over foreign initiatives. "Solidarity is an important value, but it must start at home," the statement said. It warned against asking citizens for sacrifices while ramping up spending on projects that do not address the country's immediate priorities.

Andorra Endavant, led by Carine Montaner, called on the government to reconsider the decision and redirect funds towards policies tackling housing, purchasing power, and support for the most vulnerable. "Andorra first. Our people first," the group proclaimed.