Politics

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

Politics•2 Related•Jun 13, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Electoral Board Clears CASS Candidate of Major Pre-Campaign Breach

The board dismissed a complaint against Canturri for minor ballot distribution, noting no broader violations or propaganda, amid surging voter turnout in ongoing CASS elections.

Politics•3 Related•Jun 13, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Minister Tor Backs Two-State Solution at Paris Conference

Andorra's Foreign Affairs Minister Imma Tor spoke at a Paris conference marking the first anniversary of the Appel de Paris, urging civil society efforts for Israeli-Palestinian peace through dialogue and education amid Gaza's crisis.

Politics•3 Related•Jun 13, 2026 • 06:15

Catalonia's Illa Backs Tax Tools for Organyà Zone to Lure Andorran Firms

Catalan president Salvador Illa voiced strong support for fiscal incentives to boost the Organyà economic zone as a growth hub. He emphasized collaboration with Andorra and Occitània to tackle regional issues without harming local firms.

Politics•3 Related•Jun 13, 2026 • 06:15

La Seu d’Urgell Mayor Sees Easing Andorra Worker Housing Pressure, Warns of Regional Spread

Housing market strain in La Seu d’Urgell from Andorran workers has eased due to government actions, but rising rents and shortages are spreading to nearby areas, spurring regional policy discussions.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 15:30

Renzi Dodges Andorra-EU Integration Questions at Pyrenees Meeting

At the 37th Pyrenees Business Meeting in La Seu d'Urgell, former Italian PM Matteo Renzi avoided specifics on Andorra's EU ties, deferring to local leaders, but endorsed EU dialogue and called for a bolder, less bureaucratic Europe.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 07:00

France Exempts Andorran Students from Non-EU Tuition Hike Starting 2026

France endorses Andorran students' equal status with French nationals under a 2000 treaty, sparing them from sharp fee rises to nearly 3,000 euros for bachelor's degrees next year. Formal guarantees followed ambassador meetings.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 07:00

Concòrdia Proposes Amendments for Open Access and Digital Preservation in Archives Bill

Concòrdia seeks broader public access to documents, stricter digital preservation protocols, and clearer definitions in the Archives and Documentary Heritage Bill to boost transparency and protect Andorra's heritage.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 07:00

Andorra Relaunches Grant Call for Development Projects After Low Initial Submissions

Andorra's Foreign Affairs Ministry has opened a second grant round to boost submissions from civic entities and non-profits for international development projects, with deadlines and higher funding for gender-focused initiatives.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 06:31

Escaldes-Engordany's Rosa Gili Defends Late Capacity Reports Amid Government Clash

Escaldes-Engordany's cònsol major Rosa Gili blamed an official's oversight for delayed submission of technical reports on infrastructure capacity, criticising the Government for public attacks instead of direct contact and urging focus on national issues like mobility and health.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 06:00

Andorra Signs Deal to Simplify Constitution into Easy-Read Format

Andorran officials formalized a pact Thursday to convert the Constitution and other laws into accessible formats. The initiative promotes universal understanding of public documents, with CASS already adopting similar practices for resolutions.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 23:30

Andorran Virtus Party to Run Solo in General Elections, No Alliances

Virtus, evolved from a decade-old group, distances itself from Demòcrates and the government, pushing governance reform via participation and addressing demographic pressures straining housing, infrastructure, and services.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 14:00

Andorra's Espot Slams Bulgaria's Block on EU Pact as Baffling Obstacle

Andorra's leader calls resistance to the EU association agreement increasingly incomprehensible, blaming Bulgaria's holdout tied to a San Marino dispute. He expects a swift diplomatic fix and EU Parliament ratification soon.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra Digital secures sovereign cloud deals with Google, AWS, Microsoft

Public company Andorra Digital launches framework for cloud services guaranteeing data control via sovereign keys. Minister Rossell highlights strict clauses on jurisdiction and access, responding to opposition queries on security and costs amid push for digital transformation.

Politics•3 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra Deputy Queries Prison Staff Numbers, Plans Amid Unrest

Deputy president Pere Baró demands detailed data on prison staff corps, including headcount breakdowns, retirement forecasts, salary evolution, and enhanced dialogue plans with representatives to address unrest.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 06:15

Angelina Mas, Andorran Women's Suffrage Pioneer, Dies at 82

Andorran activist Angelina Mas, key in winning women's suffrage and advancing social security reforms, died Tuesday after health decline. Tributes highlight her enduring impact on women's and disability rights.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 06:15

Andorra Citizen Advocate Warns of 38.5% Complaints Surge Straining Services

Andorra's Raonador del Ciutadà reports a 38.5% rise in complaints to 424 in 2025, driven by rapid growth outpacing public services in healthcare, education, housing, and mobility. Housing complaints among youth and residents surged 155.5%.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 06:15

Rosa Gili Defends Escaldes-Engordany on Load Capacity Report Delay Amid Government Clash

Escaldes-Engordany's leader accuses the government of turning an administrative oversight into a political row, demanding clarity on load capacity studies vital for urban planning and national infrastructure challenges.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 05:45

Andorran CASS Election Candidates Push Pension Reforms and Healthcare Transparency

Intense campaigning marks the June 17 CASS board elections in Andorra, as candidates across groups demand pension sustainability, streamlined medical processes, and greater transparency in healthcare spending.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 19:35

Andorran Government Approves €69,856 in Subsidies for Gender Equality and Anti-Violence Projects

The Council of Ministers allocated funds to 15 organizations, covering partial organizational costs for projects targeting women. This includes support for addiction recovery spaces, training on gender perspectives, and media campaigns on empowerment and well-being.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 17:30

Bulgaria Blocks Andorra's EU Pact with San Marino Over Frozen Funds Dispute

Bulgaria's persistent reservation in EU's COREPER has delayed Andorra's association agreement with San Marino due to a financial dispute over frozen investor funds. Diplomatic talks continue as the Cypriot presidency seeks consensus before its term expires.

Politics•3 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 10:15

Pere Baró Submits PS's Sole Candidacy for 2027 Elections Primaries

The Partit Socialdemòcrata received just one timely candidacy for its primaries to select candidates for the 2027 general elections. Party deputy president Pere Baró confirmed the submission but refused to confirm reports naming him as the lead candidate.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 05:30

Politics

Andorra Electoral Board Clears CASS Candidate of Major Pre-Campaign Breach

Andorra Minister Tor Backs Two-State Solution at Paris Conference

Catalonia's Illa Backs Tax Tools for Organyà Zone to Lure Andorran Firms

La Seu d’Urgell Mayor Sees Easing Andorra Worker Housing Pressure, Warns of Regional Spread

Renzi Dodges Andorra-EU Integration Questions at Pyrenees Meeting

France Exempts Andorran Students from Non-EU Tuition Hike Starting 2026

Concòrdia Proposes Amendments for Open Access and Digital Preservation in Archives Bill

Andorra Relaunches Grant Call for Development Projects After Low Initial Submissions

Escaldes-Engordany's Rosa Gili Defends Late Capacity Reports Amid Government Clash

Andorra Signs Deal to Simplify Constitution into Easy-Read Format

Andorran Virtus Party to Run Solo in General Elections, No Alliances

Andorra's Espot Slams Bulgaria's Block on EU Pact as Baffling Obstacle

Andorra Digital secures sovereign cloud deals with Google, AWS, Microsoft

Andorra Deputy Queries Prison Staff Numbers, Plans Amid Unrest

Angelina Mas, Andorran Women's Suffrage Pioneer, Dies at 82

Andorra Citizen Advocate Warns of 38.5% Complaints Surge Straining Services

Rosa Gili Defends Escaldes-Engordany on Load Capacity Report Delay Amid Government Clash

Andorran CASS Election Candidates Push Pension Reforms and Healthcare Transparency

Andorran Government Approves €69,856 in Subsidies for Gender Equality and Anti-Violence Projects

Bulgaria Blocks Andorra's EU Pact with San Marino Over Frozen Funds Dispute

Pere Baró Submits PS's Sole Candidacy for 2027 Elections Primaries

Andorra's Virtus Party to Run Solo in Spring Elections Without Alliances

Andorra CASS 2026 Elections: Over 900 Deposit Votes in Two Days by Tuesday 1pm

Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms Church's Anti-Abortion Stance in Speech to Spanish Lawmakers

Andorra Renews Visura Ciutadana with 10 New Members via Public Draw