Andorra Defends Housing Policies Amid Single Mother's Eviction Spotlight

The Andorran government has defended its housing and social welfare policies following renewed attention on a single mother's eviction, insisting that no one has ever been left without support after losing their home.

Government spokesperson Guillem Casal addressed the case during a press conference after Wednesday's Council of Ministers meeting. He emphasised that the executive handles such matters with "the utmost delicacy" and avoids public discussion of individual situations, calling it "not the ideal forum." Casal stressed the availability of a range of social aids for vulnerable people, including financial assistance and personalised support from the Social Affairs ministry. "The government has never left anyone on the margins," he said, adding that officials monitor cases like this and act as they always have. He described the mother's current placement at the Arca d’Aixovall shelter as a temporary solution, underscoring Andorra's "personalised attention" and "top-quality service."

The single parent, who has children in her care, rented an apartment in 2022 for €650 per month. Months later, the property was sold, and the new owner—a private individual—needed it for personal use, the only legal ground for ending the lease. She then applied for affordable housing via the Institut Nacional de l’Habitatge, qualifying as a single-parent family and receiving a positive decision. Despite this, as of late 2025, she had no permanent housing option and publicly complained: "We're almost at the end of 2025, and I still don’t have a place to live."

The case gained visibility through social media posts by the Coordinadora per un Habitatge Digne a Andorra. Casal noted that no final 2025 eviction figures are available yet, urging assessment of social policies through an overall perspective rather than specific media-highlighted incidents. The government reaffirmed its dedication to protecting those in need and staying alert to situations requiring institutional aid.