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EU Association Agreement with Andorra & San M
Summary: - The EU seeks to conclude an Association Agreement with Andorra and San Marino to deepen political and economic ties, promote integration with the EU’s internal market, and support convergence in development, employment, and income. - The agreement aligns Andorra and San Marino with the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and enables them to participate in EU foreign policy statements and restrictive measures where appropriate. - Sustainability and a gree
2026-05-24IMF 2026 Article IV Review: Andorra's Outlook
IMF press release (May 4, 2026) on Andorra’s Article IV consultation highlights: - Economic performance: Andorra outperformed expectations with stronger-than-expected 2025 growth. - Outlook: Growth expected to moderate in 2026; inflation likely to stay elevated due to the Middle East conflict. - Risks and policy: Without policy action, medium-term growth could slow; aging population will raise public spending on pensions and healthcare. - Implication for policy: The report un
2026-05-24Andorra’s 2023 elections
In Andorra’s April 2, 2023 election, Demòcrates per Andorra (DA) won an absolute parliamentary majority (17 of 28 seats: 5 national MPs and 12 parish MPs) with 32.66% of the national vote and 66.93% turnout. DA and its local allies form a center-right government led by Prime Minister Xavier Espot. The election features a mixed parliamentary system (national proportional plus parish-based first-past-the-post), which shapes alliance-building and seat allocation. Key foreign po
2026-05-24Principality of Andorra
IMF 2025 Article IV for Andorra highlights that the economy remained resilient, growing 2.1% in 2024, driven by services, banking, and construction. Key policy emphasis: - Fiscal reform and pension sustainability: Pension expenditures rise by about 6.7 percentage points and healthcare by ~2 points by 2025–50; a swift, comprehensive pension reform is urged to ensure long-run social security fund sustainability. - Structural reform and investment: Ambitious reforms to unlock i
2026-05-24Andorra's New Diplomatic Career Regulations
Andorra’s government has formalized the diplomatic career path with a merit-based regulation to regulate access, progression, and structure from third secretaries to ambassadors. Key features include competitive entry tests, language and psychoprofessional evaluations, ongoing assessments, probation, and defined promotion processes. The Technical Committee for Organisation and Selection (CTOS) will oversee recruitment, placements, and career progression, reinforcing professio
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