Politics

Government, policy, and civic affairs across Andorra and Catalonia.

Politics•2 Related•May 18, 2026 • 13:46

Incumbent Catherine Métayer Faces Virginie Hergel in Andorra French Residents' Counsellor Election on May 31

Incumbent Catherine Métayer faces Virginie Hergel for French Residents' Counsellor in Andorra on May 31, a six-year advocate role for 2,700 nationals with online voting May 22-27 amid low turnout.

Politics•3 Related•May 18, 2026 • 09:46

Acció per Andorra reaffirms strong support for EU Association Agreement amid controversies

The governing party emphasizes the agreement's role in attracting investment, expanding sectors, and creating jobs for youth. It calls for rigorous, fact-based debate and highlights protective provisions with transition periods to preserve Andorra's identity.

Politics•3 Related•May 17, 2026 • 21:16

Andorra LGTBIQA+ Law Stalls as Term Ends, Diversand Cites Indifference

Diversand reports officials dismissed their LGTBIQA+ law proposal citing time constraints before the mandate ends. The group urges action on discrimination protocols and education, inspired by Spain's model, amid Andorra's middling European rights ranking.

Politics•4 Related•May 17, 2026 • 06:32

Housing Protest to Disrupt Andorra la Vella Traffic and Bus Routes

Andorra Mobility warned of temporary road closures and bus diversions on May 16 as a housing protest marches through central Andorra la Vella and Escaldes-Engordany.

Politics•4 Related•May 16, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Backs Ukraine Tribunal and Reaffirms Multilateralism at Council of Europe Session

At the Council of Europe's 135th Committee of Ministers session in Chișinău, Andorra's Foreign Affairs Minister Imma Tor pledged support for a special tribunal on aggression against Ukraine and highlighted commitments to democracy, human rights, and multilateralism amid war-related challenges.

Politics•5 Related•May 16, 2026 • 06:46

Concòrdia demands referendum on Andorra-EU deal before ratification

Andorra's opposition party Concòrdia labels the government's push for EU association agreement profoundly undemocratic without prior public consultation. Government defends timeline and dismisses petition concerns amid upcoming EU vote.

Politics•2 Related•May 15, 2026 • 15:03

France Awards National Defence Medal to Four Andorran Police Officers for Security Cooperation

France's Direction du renseignement et de la sécurité de la défense awarded its National Defence Medal to four Andorran police officers for security cooperation, a first for Andorran personnel.

Politics•4 Related•May 14, 2026 • 20:46

Andorra la Vella Councils Convene on Civic Behaviour and Public Space Coexistence

62 participants from children's, youth and elderly councils form intergenerational groups to tackle overcrowding, noise, transport tensions and dog waste, proposing awareness campaigns over fines.

Politics•5 Related•May 14, 2026 • 17:31

Andorra Housing Union Demands Rent Law Amendments to Prevent Evictions

The housing union outlines non-negotiable positions to amend the controversial rent decontrol law, seeking protections against unfair disparities and indirect evictions before 2027.

Politics•2 Related•May 14, 2026 • 11:16

Citizen's Ombudsman to Host AI, Digitalisation and Human Rights Training on May 22, 2026

Citizen's Ombudsman hosts AI, digitalisation, and human rights training for public admins on May 22, 2026, in La Llacuna, led by expert Ismael Emiliano Rins, balancing tech benefits and rights risks.

Politics•4 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:46

Portugal's PM Montenegro Visits Andorra to Inaugurate Consulate, Boost Ties

Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro arrives for his inaugural official visit to Andorra on May 20. He will sign a security pact, open a new consulate for thousands of Portuguese residents, and hold high-level talks with local leaders.

Politics•2 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:46

Former Andorran PM Jaume Bartumeu Attends Mitterrand Banquet in Paris

Joined European leaders including ex-Spanish PM Felipe González and French PMs Cazeneuve and Valls to honor François Mitterrand's legacy and invited his son to visit Andorra.

Politics•3 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra EU Association Approval Delayed to May 20-22 After Bulgaria Reservation

Bulgaria's reservation halted fast-track approval of Andorra's EU association agreement, rescheduling COREPER II to May 20 and the EU Council to May 22. Andorra's government remains calm amid the procedural shift.

Politics•4 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra Social Democrats Propose Amendments to Strengthen Archives Law

Changes aim to enhance preservation, digitization, and access to documentary heritage while expanding public bodies' records management duties and integrating key institutional archives.

Politics•2 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra's Statistics Department Strengthens Ties at UN Geneva Meeting and Jecas in Barcelona

Delegations engaged in discussions on AI, demographics, public policy evaluation, and national accounts amid rising demands for reliable data in decision-making.

Politics•4 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:16

Núria Cleries Nerín Sworn In as Andorra's Judicial Administration Inspector

Former Barcelona juvenile court judge vows impartiality and loyalty to Andorra's Constitution in three-year role aimed at bolstering judicial oversight and efficiency.

Politics•5 Related•May 13, 2026 • 21:46

Andorra Government Rejects Concòrdia's Demand to Halt EU Agreement Signing Before Referendum

Guillem Casal accused Concòrdia of misusing language by conflating the agreement's signing with its ratification and enforcement. He outlined remaining steps like EU Council approval and EFTA review before any referendum occurs.

Politics•3 Related•May 13, 2026 • 16:32

Escaldes-Engordany Consellera Defends Parish Role in Urban Planning Amid APTA Push

Rosa Gili asserts parish councils' superior local insight for urban planning, countering APTA's proposal for a national coordinating body. She highlights rapid population surge and calls for national debate on Andorra's development future before new laws.

Politics•4 Related•May 13, 2026 • 06:31