New Andorran Party Acció Scores Zero in Poll, Vows to Boost Visibility
Andorra's new political party Acció received no support in a recent opinion survey but sees it as motivation to build its distinct identity amid low trust in government.
Key Points
- Acció, newly launched party aligned with Demòcrates, got 0 votes in AR+I survey.
- Party president Marc Magallón has 52% name recognition and 5.2/10 approval rating.
- Acció accepts result as challenge to differentiate itself and improve public profile.
- Plans to prioritize EU association agreement and citizen-impacting issues.
Acció, the recently launched Andorran political party, received zero votes in a political opinion survey released on Monday by Andorra Recerca+Innovació's (AR+I) sociological research group. The party has accepted the poor outcome as a challenge to raise its visibility and distinguish itself from Demòcrates, despite its alignment with the group.
In a statement, Acció described the results as neither a triumph nor a crisis. Party president Marc Magallón, a General Council member with Demòcrates, stressed that the formation remains a new political project. "This requires us to work harder so citizens identify us by what we defend, not just the political context we're in," he said.
The party noted low approval ratings for the government and parliamentary groups, pointing to a widening gap between some citizens and current politics. It argued this demands better listening and clearer explanations of decisions shaping the country's future.
Magallón personally fared better, with 52% name recognition and a 5.2 out of 10 approval score. Acció views this positively but insists the goal is not personal gain. "After seven years in the General Council, being known is part of the responsibility we've taken on. The real challenge is for Acció to be seen as an option with its own voice and concrete proposals for the country," Magallón added.
Acció plans to ramp up efforts in the coming months to strengthen its public profile, especially on issues directly impacting citizens and major national choices. It highlighted the EU association agreement as a priority, pushing for a strong deal for Andorra while ensuring voters have clear information and protections for national interests.
The party said this work is already progressing, focusing on public utility, dialogue, and addressing real challenges to establish itself as an independent force.
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