Andorra PM Espot Confirms Elections in Spring 2027

Andorra's head of government, Xavier Espot, has signalled his intention to serve out the current legislative term until spring 2027, barring unforeseen circumstances, to advance pending projects and secure an approved budget before calling elections.

Speaking to journalists after an event marking the 33rd anniversary of the Constitution with civil society representatives, Espot addressed confusion stemming from his earlier speech. There, he referred to attending next year's event "as a citizen," which implied elections much earlier—potentially as soon as December, given the transition period for a new government. He dismissed this as a "calculation error" and clarified that elections remain scheduled for 2027, though a minor shift of one or two months would not constitute an early vote.

"It was a tentative indication of what will more or less be the end of the legislature," Espot said. "Elections will happen in spring, as they should, unless some extraordinary circumstance arises that we do not foresee at present."

He justified the timeline by citing a heavy legislative workload, including bills already in progress and others due for parliamentary debate, each requiring predictable approval periods. "I believe we will very probably need to exhaust the legislature," he added, while noting leaders always retain some discretion over timing.

Espot stressed the tradition of holding elections with a validated budget in place, which he said would be challenging before late January. Adjusting the date slightly, he argued, would simply optimise turnout or ensure orderly affairs, falling within normal practice rather than an advance.

The comments leave room for flexibility, as Espot acknowledged that "this option always exists in any term," though no such plans are currently anticipated.