Politics

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

Politics•3 Sources•Apr 22, 2026 • 21:01

Andorra Joins UN Firearms Protocol and Allocates €35,000 for Local Research Grants

Council approves accession to UNTOC Protocol 3 against illicit arms trade, completing all three protocols, while funding Andorran-themed studies including €15,000 for education and tech in schools.

Politics•3 Sources•Apr 22, 2026 • 19:16

Macron Embarks on Packed 24-Hour Visit to Andorra as Co-Prince

The French president will tour hydroelectric plants, schools, and historic sites, meet officials and ambassadors, deliver a public address, and receive an honor at Santuari de Meritxell amid traffic disruptions.

Politics•5 Sources•Apr 22, 2026 • 17:31

Andorra's Concòrdia Files 20 Amendments to Penal Code, Proposes Blank Abortion Clause Amid Vatican Talks

Opposition party pushes reforms on consent, child protection, digital offences, and urges decriminalisation amid urgent cases like a 14-year-old rape victim's transfer abroad.

Politics•4 Sources•Apr 22, 2026 • 07:01

Broad Parliamentary Backing for Foreign Vehicle Vignette in Andorra Tourism Law

Major parties support the fee pending government viability studies, while debates intensify over Andorra Turisme contract transparency and banking agency oversight amendments.

Politics•6 Sources•Apr 22, 2026 • 06:16

Amnesty International Criticizes Andorra on Abortion Ban, Housing Crisis, and Free Speech Limits

Annual human rights report details ongoing violations in reproductive rights, affordable housing shortages, gender-based violence data gaps, transgender care delays, and restrictive defamation laws.

Politics•3 Sources•Apr 16, 2026 • 13:46

Andorra's CASS Deploys Mobile Voting Teams Across Parishes to Boost Low Election Turnout

From June 8-16, 2026, teams will visit all seven parishes and Pas de la Casa, enabling advance ballots ahead of the June 17 board elections, targeting under 3% historical participation among 66,000 affiliates.

Politics•6 Sources•Apr 16, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra Prepares 2026 Referendum on EU Association Pact Pending EU Signature

Logistical steps complete, but vote awaits Council approval during Cyprus presidency and full EU ratification, with no dates set to avoid speculation amid 2027 elections.

Politics•5 Sources•Apr 15, 2026 • 16:16

Andorra Commons Councils Unanimously Appeal €7.57M Tax Revenue Ruling

The parishes challenge a Batllia court decision denying their claim for 2017 transfers, arguing for budgeted revenues per 1993 law, while advancing dog genotyping tender, land law talks, and a unified digital licensing platform launching in September.

Politics•3 Sources•Apr 15, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Secures Majority Backing for APF Executive Bureau Seat

Candidacy endorsed by Europe region presidents at Warsaw conference; awaits final plenary approval in Yaoundé, Cameroon, in July.

Politics•6 Sources•Apr 15, 2026 • 05:46

Andorra Decriminalises Abortion for Women Without Domestic Legalisation, Espot Confirms

Head of Government Xavier Espot outlines plan for public support to access services abroad while preserving coprincipality amid Catholic co-prince opposition. He also highlights LGBTIQ+ progress and critiques OnlyFans as exploitative.

Politics•2 Sources•Apr 15, 2026 • 00:16

Andorra PS Insiders Push to Oust Pere Baró as 2027 Election Candidate

Growing internal opposition, fueled by disputes like the 2025 Escaldes fallout and inconsistent strategy toward Concòrdia, threatens his leadership amid a search for successors including Gerard Alís and Maria Nazzaro.

Politics•2 Sources•Apr 14, 2026 • 19:31

Encamp Councillor Warns of Municipal Powers 'Invasion' in Andorra Urban Planning Reforms

Communes back 72 of 77 LOGTU review points but demand binding approval for national plans, oppose unilateral soil reservations and overriding bodies.

Politics•2 Sources•Apr 14, 2026 • 15:31

Andorra Leader Xavier Espot Shares Gay Adolescence Struggles and Abortion Access Challenges on Podcast

Espot recounts internal conflicts from his youth, praises nation's progress to same-sex marriage, and explains barriers to local abortion legalization amid Catholic co-principality ties.

Politics•6 Sources•Apr 14, 2026 • 07:02

Andorra Assigns Key Bills to Committees, Confirms Macron's Historic Joint Session with Co-Prince

French President Emmanuel Macron visits General Council on 27-28 April for first-ever joint presidency with Episcopal Co-Prince Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat, symbolizing institutional unity amid routine legislative scheduling.

Politics•6 Sources•Apr 13, 2026 • 21:16

Macron Arrives in Andorra for Historic Joint Session with Episcopal Co-Prince

The French leader and Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat will preside over the Consell General for the first time together, followed by awards and public addresses in Andorra la Vella.

Politics•2 Sources•Apr 13, 2026 • 11:46

Andorra Tightens Marriage-Based Citizenship Rules, Eyes Plenary Vote

Key changes raise residency requirement to five years before or after wedding, reject applications if marriage dissolves pre-resolution, and impose 20-year wait for nationality transmission post-breakup. Bill maintains 20-year standard naturalisation with flexibilities for non-continuous residence.

Politics•4 Sources•Apr 12, 2026 • 19:16

Andorra la Vella's Espai Ciutadà Handles 808 Resident Requests in 2025

Service logs top queries on information, public roads, and proposals, with under 10-day response times and recent upgrades boosting accessibility and engagement.

Politics•6 Sources•Apr 10, 2026 • 11:01

Andorra's Head of Government Hails EU Border Deal as 'Smart Solution' Exempting Citizens from EES

Agreement maintains random border checks, adds pre-arrival security reviews by Spain and France for third-country permits, and ensures visa-free Schengen travel for approved residents once ratified.

Politics•3 Sources•Apr 09, 2026 • 14:46

Andorran Government Rejects Urgent Fuel Price Relief, Proposes Shared Costs with Businesses

Amid rising inflation blamed on Iran conflict, officials prioritize monitoring and targeted aid for vulnerable groups while opposition demands pre-emptive action. Separate debate sees push for nationwide elderly monitoring program amid welfare concerns.

Politics•4 Sources•Apr 09, 2026 • 06:01