Andorra Mayor Drops Appeal on Catalan Judge's Tribunal Appointment

Andorra la Vella mayor Alexandra Terés has decided not to appeal to the Tribunal Constitucional against the appointment of Catalan judge Míriam de la Rosa as a magistrate on the Tribunal de Corts, confirming the selection made by the Consell Superior de la Justícia last October.

The full bench of the Tribunal Superior de la Justícia rejected Terés's pre-constitutional challenge in a ruling issued at the end of January or early February. She had argued that the process violated the second transitional provision of Andorra's Constitution, which allows judges and prosecutors from neighbouring states only "while it is not possible to do otherwise." Terés, who entered the public competition alongside de la Rosa and third-placed candidate Núria López, contended that Andorran applicants should take priority to advance judicial Andorranisation.

With the appeal deadline passed and no recourse to the constitutional court, the council now awaits administrative steps, including de la Rosa's leave from her position as an investigating judge at Barcelona's first-instance court. The Consell expects to announce her swearing-in date shortly, paving the way for her integration into Andorra's judiciary. De la Rosa brings a broad career spanning multiple Spanish jurisdictions.

The decision marks the end of a dispute that highlighted tensions over foreign jurists in Andorran courts. Supporters of localisation, such as Alfons Alberca and Canòlic Mingorance, had championed Terés's bid, despite her failure to qualify for the internal candidacy route due to unmet criteria. The Tribunal Superior's decision, issued by a panel that included Andorran magistrates, held firm against further challenge.

De la Rosa has given her approval for the move, though sources indicate private frustration with the challenge's handling. She has not commented publicly. The resolution leaves the external competition process intact under current Justice Law provisions.