Andorra's Public Administration Likened to The Shining's Terrifying Corridors
A column in Altaveu portrays civil servants living in fear amid union intimidation by senior officials, using the film's eerie imagery to critique.
Key Points
- Civil servants depicted as living in dread in Andorra's public administration, akin to The Shining.
- Senior officials accused of turning union access into intimidation and coercion.
- Critique targets tensions with SIPAAG union amid public service challenges.
- Metaphorical column under 'Vinyetes H' opinion series, no concrete events reported.
A column published by *Altaveu* on 6 February 2026 has likened Andorra's public administration to the menacing corridors of *The Shining*, portraying a workplace rife with fear among civil servants.
Journalist Helena Anillo employs the film's eerie iconography to depict an environment where officials live in dread, while senior officials reportedly seek to transform access to unions into a scene of intimidation and coercion.
The piece highlights tensions involving the unions, particularly SIPAAG, amid broader challenges in the public service sector. It criticises efforts by high-ranking figures to undermine union engagement, fostering a climate of hostility.
No specific incidents or official responses are detailed in the commentary, which serves as a metaphorical critique rather than a report of concrete events. The article appears under the "Vinyetes H" opinion series, focusing on administrative dysfunction.
Related coverage in *Altaveu* touches on public sector strains, though the column stands alone in its dramatic framing. Readers have engaged via comments, though none are quoted.
Original Sources
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