Spain to Lift Block on Andorra-EU Deal's Mixed Status This Tuesday
With Gibraltar dispute resolved, Spain expected to endorse classifying the Andorra-EU association agreement as mixed, enabling ratification by EU.
Key Points
- Spain blocking EU consensus on mixed agreement status tied to Gibraltar progress.
- Gibraltar issue resolved, allowing Spain to lift weeks-long reservation.
- EFTA working group may endorse Tuesday, advancing to EU Council and Parliament.
- Andorra prepares ratification timelines, possible referendum, and provisional application.
A final decision on the mixed legal nature of Andorra's association agreement with the European Union could come as soon as this Tuesday, once Spain lifts its holdout position.
The Spanish government has been blocking consensus among EU member states, which otherwise align on classifying the deal with Andorra and San Marino as a mixed agreement. This requires ratification not only by the European Parliament but also by the national parliaments of all EU countries. Madrid tied its approval to progress on its own negotiations with the UK over Gibraltar, including the removal of the border fence and deeper integration into the Schengen Area.
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