Justice authorities confirm need for autonomous organ to combat corruption per Mérida Convention, aligning

Andorra's Justice authorities have confirmed the country must establish an independent body to prevent and combat corruption, in line with obligations under the Mérida Convention.

The Interior Administration outlined this requirement in recent statements, emphasising that the specialised organ will identify risks and tackle problems throughout public institutions. Its autonomy is essential to meet Andorra's international pledges, which become binding after convention ratification.

The move aligns with fiscal planning for 2026, when parish staff expenditure is set to rise by more than twice the inflation rate. Officials have underscored the body's importance for enhanced supervision, though its organisation, funding and launch schedule remain under discussion.

Helena Anillo discussed the matter in her Altaveu column on February 8, 2026, framing it as an essential step to satisfy convention requirements. She portrayed the entity as "an organ without corruption" aimed at battling a persistent "scourge."

Her subsequent columns on February 9 and 10 shifted focus to other local issues, including revitalisation plans for Plaça de l'Església in Escaldes-Engordany and rising property prices amid doubled foreign real estate transactions in 2025.

No further details have emerged on prospective leaders, exact duties or execution strategy. The project reflects Andorra's push to uphold international standards on transparency.