Politics

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

Politics•4 Related•Dec 01, 2025 • 06:36

Progressistes‑SDP unanimously adopts five strategic position papers at General Assembly

The party approved policy papers on institutions, economy, territorial planning and social welfare and debated the EU association agreement and.

Politics•4 Related•Nov 30, 2025 • 20:03

Andorran privacy group demands safeguards as communes plan €2m surveillance expansion

APRi warns that the planned rollout of public and body‑worn cameras from 2026 must be justified, proportionate and subject to independent oversight.

Politics•4 Related•Nov 30, 2025 • 11:48

€1.45m in draft budget for 112 emergency centre and flood‑risk maps

The 2026 draft budget allocates €1,454,202.50—€1.27m for a new 112 National Emergency Centre and €184,202.50 to finish flood‑risk mapping; General.

Politics•5 Related•Nov 30, 2025 • 06:18

Encamp posts €9m Q3 surplus as debate rages over construction levies

The commune reported roughly €32m in revenues and €23m in expenditures by Sept.

Politics•5 Related•Nov 29, 2025 • 17:33

Ordino councillor says national government 'lost control' of immigration and housing

Enric Dolsa criticises government inaction on housing shortages, urges public-private partnerships to prioritise rentals and preserve infrastructure amid rapid population growth.

Politics•3 Related•Nov 29, 2025 • 16:33

Nacions Unides park closed after lease ends; three towers and underground car park agreed

After the island‑6 lease termination, Escaldes‑Engordany negotiated a deal with owners and developers to build three residential blocks, add a.

Politics•3 Related•Nov 29, 2025 • 07:02

Concòrdia stays on pension reform commission, warns against burdening younger generations

Concòrdia will remain in the working commission to push for cross‑party agreements and protect younger cohorts from disproportionate pension costs;.

Politics•2 Related•Nov 29, 2025 • 06:48

Andorra blames judiciary after convicted Georgian disappears

Interior Minister says judges control sentence timing and may not have informed the ministry of the release.

Politics•4 Related•Nov 29, 2025 • 06:36

Arca d’Aixovall supported‑housing residence opens in Sant Julià de Lòria

The Andorran Red Cross has converted the former Peralba hotel into a temporary residence to house people and families who are homeless or at risk.

Politics•3 Related•Nov 29, 2025 • 06:35

French massage therapist denies sexual‑assault charges as Andorra trial adjourned

Hearing paused until 9 December after the public prosecutor fell ill; defendant, held since March, faces three charges including two alleged rapes.

Politics•3 Related•Nov 29, 2025 • 06:03

Andorra says EU border‑management deal 'very advanced' and could sign by year‑end

Justice minister Ester Molné links the border accord to a wider EU association agreement, saying it would enable cross‑border police cooperation.

Politics•2 Related•Nov 28, 2025 • 22:32

Guardia Civil commanders train Andorran police in mountain search procedures

About 40 officers from multiple units learned updated procedures and tools for searching missing persons in challenging high-mountain and rural terrain to boost operational readiness.

Politics•2 Related•Nov 28, 2025 • 07:03

Demòcrates to renew executive at 10th Congress; Espot to step down

Party congress in Andorra la Vella will elect a new national Executive and debate four strategic motions as Demòcrates refounds ahead of the next.

Politics•3 Related•Nov 28, 2025 • 06:50

Andorra’s ombudsman attends ENO 2025 to strengthen cross‑border cooperation

Xavier Cañada joined the European Network of Ombudsmen conference at the European Parliament, meeting EU Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho to discuss.

Politics•4 Related•Nov 28, 2025 • 06:19

Plaça del Poble renovation disputed over leaks and extra funding

Council approved a €420,569 credit transfer as Vinyes car park owner sues alleging water infiltration; opposition and majority clash over defects,.

Politics•5 Related•Nov 28, 2025 • 05:52

Andorra pilots wearable safety buttons for victims of gender‑based violence

Government, police and firm Grup Menta launch a pilot of discreet wearable buttons that send location and continual audio to police to speed.

Politics•2 Related•Nov 27, 2025 • 20:35

Encamp posts €9m surplus as council battles over construction growth; body‑cams and youth rules approved

The Comú d’Encamp closed Q3 2025 with a €9 million surplus on €32m revenues and €23m spending, prompting opposition warnings about a construction.

Politics•3 Related•Nov 27, 2025 • 18:12

Andorra la Vella to introduce “agent inspectors” to tackle public incivility

The town council will deploy a two-person inspector team early next year to warn people for uncivil behaviour and refer repeat offenders to the.

Politics•3 Related•Nov 27, 2025 • 13:00

General Council forwards government‑backed reform of 'golden rule' to committee, sets gradual debt target of 25%

The General Council approved processing of a government‑backed bill to amend the 2014 fiscal stability law and referred it to committee.

Politics•2 Related•Nov 27, 2025 • 12:54

Courtroom evacuated after suspended ceiling panel shifts during rape trial

A hearing in Courtroom 6 was halted and those present evacuated after a ceiling panel moved about 10cm.

Politics•3 Related•Nov 27, 2025 • 09:32

GREVIO flags structural flaws in Andorra’s domestic‑violence response despite reforms

The Council of Europe review welcomes recent legal and service reforms in Andorra but identifies major data, victim‑protection and.

Politics•4 Related•Nov 27, 2025 • 06:10

Andorra awards €400,800 contract to OeSD for 20,000 passport booklets

The government has directly contracted OeSD International GMBH to supply 20,000 passport booklets, with production and delivery due in the first.

Politics•5 Related•Nov 27, 2025 • 06:06

Georges‑François Leclerc named French co‑prince representative in Andorra

Two decrees in Andorra formalise Patrice Faure’s departure and the appointment of Georges‑François Leclerc as the French co‑prince’s personal.

Politics•5 Related•Nov 27, 2025 • 05:44

Andorra to recruit police and prison officers and fund biodiversity recovery

The government has opened applications for 15 new police posts (bringing total new officers to 24) and appointed three prison recruits, with unified.

Politics•2 Related•Nov 26, 2025 • 22:32

Housing campaigners launch parish assemblies in Andorra la Vella

The Coordinadora per un Habitatge Digne held its first parish assembly to gather tenant complaints and plan local actions as it formalises into an.