Politics

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

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.

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.