Andorra Appoints Laura Camps Solà as Economy, Labour and Housing Secretary

Andorran Head of Government Xavier Espot has appointed Laura Camps Solà, 39, as Secretary of State for Economy, Labour and Housing, praising her legal background and public administration experience as key assets for delivering major policies in the government's final legislative stretch.

Camps was sworn in on Thursday morning, succeeding Jordi Puy, who takes over as head of the government's cabinet next week. Previously secretary general of La Massana parish council and coordinator of legal services in Andorra la Vella, she will oversee strategic coordination of economic, labour, and housing efforts within Minister Conxita Marsol's portfolio.

During the ceremony, attended by Camps's partner, parents, brother, Marsol, Secretary of State Marc Saura, and government secretary general Ester Fenoll, Camps committed to driving sustainable and diversified economic growth, bolstering labour relations, and solidifying housing policies.

Espot highlighted her institutional track record as a "particularly suitable" match for the role. "Today is an important day not only for Laura and her family, but for the government and the country," he said, thanking her commitment at this late stage. "It is not easy to take this step, particularly when the remaining period is not as substantial as a full four-year mandate," he noted, adding that it underscored her public service dedication and patriotism.

He outlined urgent priorities ahead, including expanding public housing stock—with around 500 affordable units targeted by term's end—the loan guarantee programme for first-time buyers, which approved its initial seven cases on Wednesday, reforms to the foreign investment system, implementation of international corporate governance standards, boosting collective bargaining in labour issues, and streamlining bureaucracy, particularly for commerce. Espot also flagged incentives for public-private rental projects to address shortages.

The head of government framed housing as a constitutional right and core priority, describing recent structural measures as a "change of magnitude" from prior approaches. These aim to establish enduring public policy for market stability and legal security, rather than temporary fixes. "We must build together a public housing policy that brings stability to the market and legal security to citizens on such a sensitive issue," he said.

With "many challenges in just a few months," Espot voiced trust in Camps's ability to address them "with professionalism, a commitment to public service, and intelligence."