Andorra's Marsol to Finalize Team Reshuffle Next Week After Puy Exit

Minister Assumpta Marsol plans to finalise a reshuffle of her team next week, following the departure of her State Secretary, Jordi Puy, whose exit takes effect on 1 February.

Puy, who served as State Secretary for Economy, Work and Housing since the start of the current legislative term, will become the new chief of staff to Head of Government Xavier Espot, replacing Sílvia Calvó. She has been appointed director general of the Andorran Federation of Employers (FEDA).

The key uncertainty surrounds whether Marsol will appoint a replacement for Puy, her right-hand figure at the ministry. While internal staff could handle the workload, Marsol views the role as essential, particularly for the government's priority area of housing. "I want to have everything settled next week," she told Altaveu.

Finding a suitable candidate from outside the administration poses challenges, given the legislature's final stretch. General elections must be called by early spring 2027 at the latest, leaving little more than a year in the term. Marsol noted it would be difficult to lure external professionals willing to pause their careers for such a short stint.

Promoting someone from within the administration appears more feasible, though no final decision has been made. The minister expressed full confidence in her current team but emphasised the need to address the gap left by Puy promptly.

If approved, the updated organisational structure could be presented at Wednesday's Council of Ministers meeting, ahead of Puy's transition on 1 February.