Andorra Govt: No Permit Yet for Monday EU Referendum Protest

The Andorran government has reiterated that no permit application has been received for a planned protest on Monday calling for a referendum on the EU association agreement to precede its signing in Brussels that day.

Government spokesperson Guillem Casal confirmed during a press conference following the Council of Ministers that, as of a few hours ago, officials had yet to receive any request to authorise the demonstration, announced anonymously on change.org. "This does not mean we might not receive it now or in the coming hours or days," he said. Casal stressed that the Interior Department's police unit stood ready to conduct a swift technical review and process any compliant submission.

He noted Wednesday as the final day to file under the Public Security Law, which requires notice between eight working days and 45 days ahead, or at least two working days for exceptional reasons. "I would recommend that if there is a promoter, even if they wish to remain anonymous, they take the necessary steps to avoid putting everyone in difficulty," Casal urged, encouraging contact with police to meet requirements.

Casal defended the government's timeline, insisting the Monday signing—attended by Head of Government Xavier Espot, EU Relations Secretary of State Landry Riba, San Marino Foreign Minister Luca Beccari, and European Commission Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič—did not equate to the accord entering force. "What we are doing is not deceiving the public but following the steps we have always described," he said, pointing to the plan in the government's electoral programme and consistent positioning throughout the legislature.

He distinguished the signing from ratification, which would follow a favourable referendum result and require a two-thirds parliamentary majority. "Nobody is deciding on behalf of the public. The government is being consistent with what it has described at all times," Casal added. The referendum date remains unconfirmed, pending European Parliament ratification.

Casal expressed surprise at opposition groups like Concòrdia urging an earlier vote despite opposing the accord, while affirming the right of both supporters and critics to voice views publicly. No further details emerged on whether the anonymous organiser would apply.