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Andorra Endavant Demands Immediate EU Association Referendum Date Amid Government Delays

Party leader Carine Montaner slams postponements as a mockery of citizens and breach of democratic promises, warning of eroding trust in institutions.

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Key Points

  • Andorra Endavant demands immediate referendum date on EU association agreement.
  • Party leader Carine Montaner calls delays a mockery of citizens and breach of promises.
  • AE warns postponements erode trust in institutions and voter confidence.
  • Group rejects government excuses, insists vote is a democratic obligation.

Andorra Endavant (AE) has intensified its criticism of the government over delays in scheduling a referendum on Andorra's association agreement with the European Union, demanding an immediate date be set.

In statements to media outlets, the party, led by Carine Montaner, described further postponements as a direct "mockery" of citizens and a breach of a clear public commitment by the executive to seek popular approval. AE insisted the vote amounts to a "democratic obligation" rooted in the government's promises, framing it as a "debt owed to the public."

The group parliamentary bloc highlighted repeated delays, the lack of any firm timeline, and ongoing excuses from officials, arguing these factors damage institutional credibility and voter confidence. "When a government fails to meet its announcements, it fails not only in management but in the trust granted by citizens," AE stated, warning of a high institutional cost from perceived unreliability.

The party rejected the government's justifications to date, stressing that effective governance requires fulfilling commitments through actions rather than rhetoric. Delaying the referendum, AE argued, effectively strips away a vital mechanism for democratic participation and undermines the pledge made to the public. "Credibility is built on facts, not speeches," the formation emphasized, urging authorities to act without further hesitation.

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