Andorra Admits Delays in Nearly 50 Regulations for Laws Since 2019, Most Due in 2026-2027

The Andorran government has acknowledged delays in developing nearly 50 regulations to implement laws approved since 2019, with more than 40 already past their deadlines, according to a response from Head of Government Xavier Espot to Social Democrat general councillor Susanna Vela.

The Wednesday document outlines pending regulatory work across ministries, with most expected for approval during 2026, though a significant portion—particularly in digital economy, environment, and security—will extend into 2027. Around 30 are targeted for this year, a dozen for 2027, and a few lack dates as they will be replaced by new legislation. One source specifies 44 such items from the 2019-2023 legislature.

Justice and Interior tops the list with 13 outstanding regulations. These include noise level standards for public tranquility from a 2021 law, now due in the first quarter of 2027; asset seizure rules and civil protection measures set for December 2026; and three linked to the qualified law on persons and family, originally due by February 2023 but to be superseded by the forthcoming Civil Registry law, which began legislative work this week.

Presidency, Economy, Work and Housing reports about 10 delays. Esports commission rules, digital nomads, and real estate appraisals are pushed to 2027, while coliving and mountain station regulations are slated for this year. Nearer deadlines include corporate tax modifications, diplomatic career provisions—finalized but pending personnel commission review, originally due March 2020—and criminal background checks for child protection offenses, targeted for April or the first half of 2026. Later in the year: victim support equipment, residential care, biomedical research registries, and continuing education.

Civil protection needs up to eight rules by end-2026. Delays in social affairs, housing, health, and environment also reach 2027. Some texts are in advanced drafting or processing; others await prerequisites like new agencies or international alignment.

Vela sought a ministry-by-ministry breakdown of unfinished implementations from the 2019-2023 legislature, plus timelines for processing, approval, and publication—a recurring query from her group. Notable older gaps include education system rules from a 2018 law, now deemed covered by lower norms amid ongoing review, and six child rights regulations from February 2019, with one due next month and others later in 2026 or 2027. A blockchain assets law regulation is eyed for late 2027.