Andorra Defends France Coordination Deal After Farmers' Highway Blockade

Andorra's government has defended its administrative coordination agreement with France as the key tool for managing disruptions on border roads, following a recent blockade of the RN-20 highway by French farmers.

Foreign Affairs Minister Imma Tor outlined this position in a written parliamentary response to questions from Social Democrat general councillor Pere Baró. She highlighted the protocol, in place since October 2025, which ensures ongoing communication and joint action with French prefectures.

The incident involved a farmers' blockade at Tarascó on the RN-20, which primarily halted truck traffic between Foix and the Andorran tunnel entrance at Ur, forcing lighter vehicles onto the RD20. French authorities in the Ariège prefecture notified Andorra's Civil Protection at 6pm on December 12 about the planned action.

In response, Andorran officials held multiple phone calls and technical and diplomatic meetings with their French counterparts. Minister Tor personally spoke with the prefect of Occitanie to express concerns over the economic and logistical fallout.

Tor noted that the established procedure has improved coordination and even prompted a more receptive stance from France toward technical and human support offered by Andorra. However, she acknowledged that no specific reports exist on the blockade's effects on mobility, tourism, or commerce.