EU Parliament Committee Approves Interim Report on Andorra, San Marino Association

The European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs approved an interim report on the association agreement with Andorra and San Marino last week, securing 56 votes in favour, three against, and five abstentions.

The vote reflects broad and diverse support across most political groups and member states in the Parliament, according to sources from the Andorran government. Rapporteur Željana Zovko, from the Government of Andorra group, presented the report, which highlights the deal as "mutually beneficial" and one of the European Union's most comprehensive association agreements to date.

This approval carries no binding legal effect and does not formally endorse the agreement. It signals the Parliament's emerging stance, emphasising positive and strategic elements, much like reports already passed by other committees.

The full report will come before the Parliament plenary in mid-February. Final ratification requires the EU Council to adopt a decision authorising the treaty's signature and forward the definitive text to Parliament. Lawmakers would then prepare a consent report and vote in plenary with a simple yes or no on the entire package. A favourable outcome would launch ratification procedures with Andorra, San Marino, and EU member states.