Virtus Slams Andorran Parties for Misusing Iceland Referendum on EU Deal

Virtus, the conservative political group, has criticised Andorran parties opposing the EU association agreement for misinterpreting Iceland's recent referendum to sway public opinion.

The group condemned opponents for citing the Icelandic vote in a "partisan and unilateral" way, arguing that it distorts the ballot's purpose and nature. Virtus noted the referendum sought to resume talks on Iceland's full EU membership—not an association deal, given Iceland's non-member status—and urged critics to rely on "solid arguments" instead of foreign examples.

Virtus adopted a reserved stance on the agreement itself, invoking maxim 28 from the Manual Digest—"fer-se l'andorrà"—to advocate prudence and discretion in foreign affairs. It also faulted Minister Imma Tor's comments on the referendum, saying they left Andorra in a "very uncomfortable position." The group said her remarks would have been "entirely accurate and prudent" if they had specified the vote's exact focus.

Calling for restraint across the board, Virtus pressed both the government and opposition to temper their statements. It championed a foreign policy rooted in respect, understanding, dialogue, and cooperation, particularly with neighbours France and Spain, while preserving equilibrium among Andorra's three co-princes. The formation drew on Antoni Fiter i Rossell's writings to underscore Andorra's tradition of careful diplomacy.