Concòrdia Leads Andorra Poll with 35.5% as DA Slips Before 2026 Elections

A new poll published Monday by Andorra Recerca + Innovació shows Concòrdia leading voting intentions ahead of next year's general elections, with 18.3% direct support rising to 35.5% including sympathy votes. Demòcrates per Andorra (DA) follows at 14% direct and 27.1% with sympathy, down from previous surveys. Andorra Endavant secures 11% direct and 19% with sympathy, while the Partit Socialdemòcrata (PS) stands at 5% direct and 11.7% including sympathy.

The survey highlights significant voter indecision, with over 30% undecided and 10% declining to respond. Among 2023 DA voters, 38% remain undecided, compared to 35.6% planning to repeat their choice, while 72% of Concòrdia’s prior supporters stay loyal. Analysts note DA’s 16 years in government, unresolved housing measures, and lack of a successor to Xavier Espot—constitutionally barred from re-running—as key factors in the shift.

Party leaders reacted cautiously. DA’s secretary general Guillem Casal attributed the drop to the “cost of governing” on divisive issues like housing and purchasing power, but stressed room for recovery among indecisos and noted half of respondents still see DA winning elections. Espot remains the most trusted leader with a 5.2 average rating, despite government approval hitting a record low of 4.4 since 2012.

Concòrdia’s Cerni Escalé called the results “hopeful” amid concerns over uncontrolled growth and quality-of-life losses, urging prudence as “elections are won on voting day.” He emphasised building robust candidacies. Andorra Endavant’s Carine Montaner hailed consolidation as a “real alternative,” crediting consistent outreach. PS president Pere Baró acknowledged the need to rebuild trust, viewing a progressive bloc as viable despite slipping to fourth.

Housing and living costs top concerns at 28.3%, up six points, followed by perceptions the government favours affluent sectors (17%). Negative views of the country’s situation rose to 37%.

On the EU association agreement stalled in Brussels, 46.4% would vote no in a referendum today, against 33.5% yes—up nine points from 2024— with 15.5% undecided. Support prevails among the well-informed (52%), but opposition dominates among others (52.5%). Over 65% feel under-informed, and 70% dissatisfied with political messaging.

Government spokesman Landry Riba said the delay offers time to improve communication on issues like immigration and sovereignty, insisting it must ensure informed votes without complacency. Opposition parties, including Concòrdia and Andorra Endavant, reiterated calls for a referendum this term, stressing balanced information. DA’s Jordi Jordana urged more outreach to well-informed backers.