Concòrdia Demands Data on A1 Catalan Requirement for Andorran Residence Renewals
Parliamentary group Concòrdia has formally requested government statistics on how many residence permit renewal applicants lack A1 Catalan certification, amid questions over enforcement of the new immigration law.
Key Points
- Concòrdia MP Maria Àngels Aché questions number of renewal applicants, those lacking A1 certification, and case outcomes.
- Culture Minister Mònica Bonell claims no rejections due to missing A1 accreditation.
- Group raises concerns over lax enforcement amid exam failures and Demòcrates' proposals to soften rule.
- Calls for strict enforcement, accessible training, and better integration to protect Andorra's language.
The parliamentary group Concòrdia has challenged the Andorran government on its application of the A1-level Catalan requirement for first-time renewals of certain residence permits, mandatory since 26 April 2026 under the Qualified Law on Immigration and the Law on the Own and Official Language.
General Councillor Maria Àngels Aché submitted a series of questions seeking precise data: the total number of applicants for these renewals to date, how many lacked the required A1 certification at submission, and the final outcomes of those cases.
The move comes after Culture Minister Mònica Bonell publicly stated that no such renewals have been rejected for missing A1 accreditation. Concòrdia voiced concerns over possible lax enforcement, pointing to documented cases of exam failures and recent Demòcrates proposals to soften the rule in the immigration law.
The group stressed that progressive Catalan proficiency underpins Andorra's linguistic integration framework. It argued the requirement must be enforced in practice, not just on paper, to support newcomers' integration and safeguard the native language. Concòrdia also called for sufficient resources to make language training accessible and ensure applicants understand their obligations.
Current regulations tie renewals of targeted permits to Catalan courses or proficiency proof, with exceptions limited to justified cases. Through this parliamentary inquiry, Concòrdia seeks to assess real-world compliance and pinpoint those impacted.
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