Andorran Opposition Grills Government on Labour Rights, Healthcare and Housing Shortfalls

Social Democrat deputy president Pere Baró has filed an oral question to the Andorran government, demanding details on concrete measures to address shortcomings identified in the 2025 European Social Charter review by the European Committee of Social Rights.

The query, submitted on Tuesday, follows the report's publication, which examines Andorra's compliance with the charter and highlights deficiencies in labour rights, worker protections, and trade union freedoms. Baró's initiative builds on a government statement issued on 21 January 2026, repeated Social Democrat calls for labour law reforms and International Labour Organization membership, and a 29 January press conference where party official Carla Guinot and Unió Sindical d’Andorra representative Joan Torra urged the executive to respond to the findings.

The Social Democrats emphasise that the government must clearly outline current or planned actions to remedy these issues, arguing that statements of intent are insufficient and that specific, scheduled steps are needed to meet international standards.

This labour rights question forms part of a broader 12 March General Council session, where opposition councillors will challenge the executive on multiple fronts. Social Democrat councillor Laia Moliné will seek a firm timeline for electronic prescriptions rollout, noting the government's December 2024 pledge for mid-2025 activation.

Concòrdia councillor Maria Àngel Aché will ask for an assessment of Catalan's role in daily and social life under prevailing conditions, in line with the Official and Proper Language Law's push for its use in public services and interactions.

Concòrdia leader Cerni Escalé plans to question how population growth caps align with immigration levels needed to staff major retail projects—already approved and advancing quickly—that are due to open over the next 18 months amid ongoing worker shortages.

Andorra Endavant councillor Carine Montaner will probe potential changes to affordable housing criteria, including higher priority for Andorran nationals and long-term residents, to support national cohesion in a strained property market.

Healthcare queries include Concòrdia councillor Núria Segués pressing for steps beyond the National Health Pact to enhance access, quality, and sustainability amid service strains. Concòrdia councillor Noemí Amador will seek assurances on filling two mental health nursing coordination posts and details on the SAAS Transformation Office's remit and budget.

The session will also cover artificial intelligence in public administration.