Politics

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

Politics•2 Related•Dec 04, 2025 • 06:17

Architect Lluís Ginjaume resigns from National Institute of Housing steering committee

Ginjaume submitted an express resignation citing a potential conflict of interest tied to his architectural work; the resignation has been accepted.

Politics•5 Related•Dec 04, 2025 • 06:17

Sant Julià de Lòria to hire civic inspector and boost surveillance to curb incivilities

The Comú will appoint a single civic inspector in January under a revised civility ordinance, backed by higher fines, expanded CCTV and a hygiene.

Politics•3 Related•Dec 03, 2025 • 23:01

Government exempts family members from landlord-signed residence certificate

Immigration rules changed to remove the landlord’s signed residence-certificate requirement for spouses, registered partners and first-degree.

Politics•3 Related•Dec 03, 2025 • 20:40

Casa de la Vall to be inaugurated 22 December, reopens to public 23 December

Restoration returns Andorra’s historic parliamentary seat to a state closer to its original appearance.

Politics•4 Related•Dec 03, 2025 • 20:20

Spanish Army geolocates 19th‑century boundary markers along Andorra frontier

Army Geographic Centre and the National Geographic Institute conducted field surveys from 2023 to verify 1856–63 boundary marks using modern.

Politics•2 Related•Dec 03, 2025 • 06:02

FAAD urges accessible emergency line and better-adapted temporary bus stops

The Andorran Federation of People with Disabilities called for a fully accessible emergency telephone service and improvements to provisional.

Politics•3 Related•Dec 03, 2025 • 06:02

Andorra Endavant proposes stricter migration rules and higher passive‑residency investment thresholds

Andorra Endavant submits 13 amendments for tighter migration controls, €1M passive residency investments, €10k self-employed tax threshold, and digital recruitment platform.

Politics•3 Related•Dec 03, 2025 • 06:02

Eight ambassadors present credentials to Andorra’s co‑prince

Episcopal co‑prince Josep‑Lluís Serrano Pentinat received letters of credence from eight new ambassadors in a ceremony at the Episcopal Palace,.

Politics•3 Related•Dec 03, 2025 • 05:31

Andorra suspends State Pact meetings over EU 'mixed' status uncertainty

Prime Minister Xavier Espot paused consultations and delayed the next session until mid‑December while awaiting EU clarification and Council response.

Politics•5 Related•Dec 02, 2025 • 23:16

Government to propose doubling CPI-based minimum wage rise to about €1,514

The plan, based on estimated 2.9-3% year-end inflation, would raise the €1,431 monthly minimum to €1,514-€1,516, pending December data and council approval amid employer-union deadlock.

Politics•2 Related•Dec 02, 2025 • 20:31

Parish councils seek communal pre‑emption right in land law

A proposal would add a communal right of pre‑emption to the General Law of Land Organization and Urbanism, letting local administrations match or.

Politics•2 Related•Dec 02, 2025 • 20:17

Andorra pushes disability-rights reforms as ministry and FAAD set accessibility demands

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Federation of Associations of Persons with Disabilities.

Politics•2 Related•Dec 02, 2025 • 13:47

Andorran influencers debate proposed Catalan-language residency requirement

On the Spicy4tuna podcast, YouTuber WillyRex and guests contested a proposal to require Catalan certification or an exam for residency renewals,.

Politics•5 Related•Dec 02, 2025 • 08:32

Three arrested over alleged organised storage‑unit thefts in Andorra

Police detained three non‑resident men after finding tools and equipment linked to a series of forced storage‑unit thefts; judicial authorities.

Politics•2 Related•Dec 02, 2025 • 06:49

Andorra withholds total cost of Cycling Masters after contractor marks figures confidential

The government says Iniciativas de Medios SA designated the contract’s cost information confidential under public procurement rules, so the full.

Politics•2 Related•Dec 02, 2025 • 06:36

Andorra highlights scam centres and intelligence sharing at Interpol assembly

Andorra’s police director Bruno Lasne and NCB head Francesc Almendros attended Interpol’s 93rd General Assembly in Marrakech to tackle transnational.

Politics•5 Related•Dec 02, 2025 • 06:34

Government pays €2.4m in elderly solidarity pensions in Q3 2025

In Q3 2025 the government disbursed €2,401,116.05 in elderly solidarity pensions to 1,444 people and €1,325,950.97 in general social aid to 403.

Politics•5 Related•Dec 02, 2025 • 06:33

Episcopal Co‑Prince names Víctor Torre de Silva to Andorra’s Constitutional Court

Bishop Josep‑Lluís Serrano i Pentinat appointed seasoned Spanish public lawyer Víctor Torre de Silva to replace Josep‑Delfí Guàrdia Canela on the.

Politics•4 Related•Dec 01, 2025 • 22:02

Demòcrates to define political project and explore alliances before naming election candidates

New party leadership says candidate selection will follow agreement on a program and any alliances; outgoing president Xavier Espot urges a calm,.

Politics•2 Related•Dec 01, 2025 • 18:17

Episcopal co‑prince Serrano Pentinat ends institutional visit to Sant Julià de Lòria

Josep‑Lluís Serrano Pentinat completed his final parish visit to the Comú of Sant Julià de Lòria, signing the Golden Book, exchanging gifts and.

Politics•5 Related•Dec 01, 2025 • 13:48

Three detained in Andorra la Vella over suspected storage‑unit burglary ring

Police arrested three non‑resident men after months of surveillance on a group accused of forcing storage‑unit locks across the central valley since.

Politics•2 Related•Dec 01, 2025 • 12:03

Social assistance €327.16m in 2024; cash benefits dominate

SEEPROS integrated accounts show total social assistance of €327.16m in 2024, with €288.58m paid out as benefits—€281.76m in cash and €6.82m in kind.

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.