Unió Laurediana Renews Leadership with Pere Betriu Marfany as President

Unió Laurediana, Sant Julià de Lòria's longstanding political party, has renewed its executive committee through a congress held last Thursday, positioning itself for national elections expected in 2027—unless advanced—and subsequent local polls.

Pere Betriu Marfany now leads as president, supported by vice-president and spokesperson Oliver Alís Salguero. Maria Servat Codina serves as secretary, Jordi Blanco Lopez as treasurer, and Carles Felip Pereira Barros as administrator. Vocal members include Sonia Carrillo Bardají, Gerard Escuer Suarez, Marc Baró Casado, Marc Pintat Campamelos, Roger Fillet Bastida, and Agnès Ferrer Andreu.

The outgoing executive, under former president and ex-consol Josep Majoral, proposed this refresh in a May assembly to bring in new profiles and inject momentum. Several members from that team, including Alís, retained positions to offer institutional experience gained at national and parish levels. Majoral has joined the strengthened consultative council, an advisory group to enhance dialogue among the executive, current and former party officials, and affiliates. Betriu described Majoral as a committed, proactive militant who has reaffirmed his dedication to Unió Laurediana amid past speculation about his role.

A party statement highlights the blend of proven political track records, strong private-sector management, and rising voices from historic local families—surnames like Pintat, Marfany, Bastida, and Escuer returning in younger generations. This combination seeks to expand the party's reach in the Consell General, Andorran government, and Sant Julià communal council by addressing residents' everyday issues with capable, parish-rooted professionals.

Betriu outlined priorities: revamping internal operations after time in communal opposition, recruiting enthusiastic recruits, and crafting programmes ahead of the vote. The party aims to maintain steady visibility—"keep the pot simmering"—without guaranteeing executive members top list spots. It will field a territorial candidacy for nationals and a local list for communal elections, leaving alliances open but conditional on alignment with core principles. "It's too early today to consider them; first we need clear direction on where we're headed and how," Betriu said.

The consultative council will develop policy lines and host forums with civil society, experts, businesses, professionals, social and cultural groups, and local residents to deepen debate on parish and national matters. The new leadership thanked the outgoing team for upholding the party's presence in communal politics, safeguarding founding values, and navigating tough years.