AGP Executive Report

EU-Track Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos met Imma Tor Faus at the UN in New York, with both highlighting progress on Andorra’s EU association agreement, including “progressive” access to parts of the EU internal market and rules on competition and financial services. Public Safety & Data Protection: The Andorran Data Protection Agency says it doesn’t oppose bodycams for municipal traffic police, but stresses the Ministry of the Interior must grant prior authorization and safeguards must be fully met. Law Enforcement Cooperation: Andorra and Europol signed an MoU linking Andorra Police to SIENA, strengthening secure cross-border information sharing. Housing & Economy: A new report says Andorra’s real estate market is moderating: fewer transactions, stabilising prices after a peak, and a drop in property transfers. Fuel Costs: The government approved a temporary September diesel discount of 15 cents per litre to match Spain’s cut and protect purchasing power. Education Trends: Students leaving Andorra more than doubled (90 to 182) in 2025–26, while 159 joined after the school year began. EU Visa Rules Watch: EU countries including France and Germany can pause EES rollout, reflecting ongoing friction with facial and fingerprint checks.

Andorra-EU Church Diplomacy: The 46th annual Columbus Italian Festival Mass in the Italian Village will be celebrated by Archbishop Bernardito Cleopas Auza, apostolic nuncio to the EU, with Andorran-linked regional attention on Vatican-EU ties. Andorra Governance & Rights: Andorra’s Data Protection Agency says bodycams for municipal traffic police are not its approval remit, but it will scrutinize safeguards—prior Interior Ministry authorization is required, and more obligations still apply. Andorra-Police Cooperation: The Andorran Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Europol to connect to SIENA, strengthening secure cross-border information sharing. Andorra Politics (Abortion): A major moral-policy clash is building ahead of Andorra’s April 2027 elections, as the government targets decriminalizing abortion even without a Holy See deal—contrasting with Liechtenstein’s narrower abortion legalization vote and the prince’s stated intent to block it. Andorra Economy: The government approved a temporary September diesel discount of 15 cents per litre to match Spain’s cut and protect competitiveness. Andorra Society: Student departures from Andorra more than doubled in 2025–2026 (182 vs 90 the year before), while 159 students joined after the school year start.

Andorra–Europol Cooperation: The Andorran Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Europol to connect to SIENA, strengthening secure cross-border information sharing and building on a 2021 working arrangement. Abortion Policy Clash in Microstates: Andorra’s government says it aims to decriminalize abortion by April 2027 ahead of April 2027 elections, even without a Holy See deal, while Liechtenstein moves to legalize abortion in the first 12 weeks but faces resistance from its hereditary prince. Data Protection & Bodycams: Andorra’s Data Protection Agency says it doesn’t approve bodycams for municipal traffic police, but insists any use must meet legal safeguards and requires prior authorization from the Ministry of the Interior. Fuel Price Relief: Andorra’s government approved a September amendment to raise the diesel discount to 15 cents per litre, tied to Spain’s reduction and requiring the full cut to reach consumers. Education Mobility: Students leaving Andorra more than doubled from 90 (2024–25) to 182 (2025–26), with the minister rejecting automatic links to housing or cost of living.

Andorra–Europol Cooperation: The Andorran Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Europol to connect to SIENA, boosting secure cross-border information sharing and building on a 2021 working arrangement. Domestic Policy & Costs: The Government of Andorra approved a parliamentary amendment to raise the September diesel discount to 15 cents per litre, matching Spain’s reduction and requiring the full cut to be passed to consumers. Education & Mobility: Education Minister Ladislau Baró says student departures from Andorra more than doubled from 90 to 182 between 2024–25 and 2025–26, while rejecting automatic links to housing or living costs. Regional Politics: In Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada suspended plenary sessions for nearly a month, with MPs returning October 13, while committees continue work. Social Debate in Europe: Andorra and Liechtenstein are highlighted as two Catholic-majority microstates taking sharply different paths on abortion ahead of Andorra’s April 2027 elections.

Andorra–Europol Cooperation: The Andorran Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Europol to connect to SIENA, strengthening secure cross-border information sharing. Fuel Costs & Competitiveness: Andorra approved a September diesel discount increase of 15 cents per litre to match Spain’s cut, with the full reduction required to reach consumers. Education & Mobility: The number of students leaving Andorra more than doubled from 90 to 182 in one school year, while the minister said the data can’t be automatically linked to housing or cost of living. Regional Politics: Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada suspended plenary sessions for nearly a month, with MPs returning October 13, as committees continue work. Border Policy Watch: The EU allowed nine Schengen countries to pause EES rollout for the rest of 2026, while the UK published eligibility for its Registered Traveller faster-clearance scheme. International Visa Updates: Australia released lists for visa-free transit (70 countries) and free eVisitor access (36 European countries).

Andorra–Europol Cooperation: The Andorran Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Europol to connect to SIENA, strengthening secure cross-border information sharing and building on a 2021 working arrangement. Data Protection & Policing: Andorra’s Data Protection Agency says it doesn’t oppose bodycams for municipal traffic police, but stresses the Ministry of the Interior must authorize use first and safeguards must be fully met. Abortion Policy Ahead of Elections: A report compares Andorra and Liechtenstein on abortion: Andorra’s government aims to decriminalize before April 2027 elections, while Liechtenstein’s parliament voted to legalize early-term abortion but the hereditary prince signals resistance. Fuel Prices: Andorra approved a temporary September diesel discount increase of 15 cents per litre to match Spain’s reduction and protect household purchasing power. Education Mobility: Students leaving Andorra more than doubled (90 to 182) in 2025–2026, with the minister rejecting automatic links to housing or cost of living.

Abortion Policy Clash in Europe: Andorra’s government says it aims to decriminalize abortion by April 2027, even without a deal with the Holy See, while Liechtenstein moves toward legalization but faces a likely block from its hereditary prince—two Catholic-leaning microstates, two very different political paths. Cross-Border Policing: Europol and the Andorran Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding to connect Andorra to SIENA, strengthening secure information sharing with European and international partners. Fuel Cost Relief for Andorra: The government approved a September diesel discount boost of 15 cents per litre to match Spain’s cut, with the full reduction required to reach consumers. Education and Mobility: Andorra saw student withdrawals more than double (90 to 182) in 2025–26, while 159 students joined the system after the school year began. Data Protection Oversight: Andorra’s Data Protection Agency says it doesn’t approve bodycams for municipal traffic police, but insists any use must meet legal safeguards under Interior Ministry authorization. International Visa Links: South Korea updated its Working Holiday (H-1) partner list for 2026/27, including Andorra.

Abortion Law Clash in Europe: Andorra’s PM Xavier Espot says abortion will be decriminalized by April 2027 even without a Holy See deal, while Liechtenstein’s parliament has narrowly approved early-pregnancy legalization but its hereditary prince signals he may block it—two Catholic-leaning microstates facing the same moral fight with very different political power dynamics. Cross-Border Police Cooperation: Andorran Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Europol to connect to SIENA, strengthening secure information sharing with European and international partners. Data Protection Rules for Bodycams: Andorra’s Data Protection Agency says it doesn’t approve bodycams, but stresses municipal traffic police must get Interior Ministry authorization and meet all legal safeguards before deployment. Fuel Cost Pressure: The Andorran government approved a September diesel discount increase to 15 cents per litre to protect household purchasing power and keep competitiveness with Spain. Education and Mobility: Students leaving Andorra more than doubled to 182 in 2025–2026, while 159 joined the system after the school year began.

Abortion Law Clash: Andorra’s PM Xavier Espot says the government will decriminalize abortion by April 2027 “whether the Holy See likes it or not,” framing it as protection for the principality’s institutional system. Cross-Border Policing: The Andorran Police has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Europol to connect to SIENA, boosting secure information sharing with European and international partners. Data Protection Rules for Bodycams: Andorra’s Data Protection Agency says it doesn’t approve bodycams, but stresses municipal traffic police use must follow legal safeguards and requires prior authorization from the Ministry of the Interior. Fuel Cost Relief: Andorra’s government approved a September diesel discount boost of 15 cents per litre to match Spain’s cut, with the full reduction required to reach consumers. Education Pressure Signals: Student withdrawals from Andorra more than doubled from 90 to 182 between 2024–25 and 2025–26, while the minister rejects automatic links to housing or cost of living. International Mobility Lists: Canada published eligibility lists for its IEC and port-of-entry work permits that include Andorra, while also detailing age rules for youth mobility.

Data Protection & Policing: Andorra’s Data Protection Agency says it doesn’t block bodycams for municipal traffic police, but insists any use must get prior Interior Ministry authorization and still meet all legal safeguards. Abortion Law & Vatican Tensions: Prime Minister Xavier Espot reiterates abortion decriminalization is on track for April 2027 “whether the Holy See likes it or not,” framing it as protection for Andorra’s institutional system. Cross-Border Security: The Andorran Police signed a deal with Europol to connect to SIENA, boosting secure information sharing with European and international partners. Fuel Prices: The government approved a temporary September diesel discount of 15 cents per litre to match Spain’s cut and protect household purchasing power. Education Trends: Student departures from Andorra more than doubled (90 to 182) in one school year, with the education minister rejecting automatic links to housing or cost of living. International Mobility: Canada confirms Andorra among 36 countries eligible for its International Experience Canada youth mobility programme.

Abortion Law Clash: Andorra’s PM Xavier Espot says abortion will be decriminalized by April 2027 “whether the Holy See likes it or not,” keeping pressure on the Vatican while protecting the principality’s institutional setup. EU Police Cooperation: Andorran Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Europol to connect to SIENA, boosting secure cross-border information sharing. Fuel Prices & Competitiveness: Andorra approved a September diesel discount boost of 15 cents per litre to match Spain’s cut, with the full reduction required to reach consumers. Migration Politics (Spain): Spain’s PP proposes revoking citizenship for naturalised foreigners who commit serious crimes, tightening the party’s migration stance. Education Exodus: Students leaving Andorra more than doubled from 90 to 182 in one school year, while withdrawals rose overall to 285. Regional Context (Liechtenstein): Liechtenstein’s abortion vote passed for the first 12 weeks, but the hereditary prince signals he may block it.

Abortion Law Clash: Andorra’s PM Xavier Espot says abortion will be decriminalized by April 2027, even if the Holy See objects—an issue sharpened by Andorra’s co-princes system (France’s president and the bishop of Urgell). Cross-Border Security: Andorran Police signed a deal with Europol to connect to SIENA, boosting secure information sharing with European and international partners. Fuel Cost Shield: Andorra approved a September diesel discount boost to 15 cents per litre to match Spain’s cut and protect household purchasing power. Education Pressure Point: Students leaving Andorra more than doubled from 90 to 182 in one school year, while withdrawals rose overall to 285—prompting the education minister to reject automatic links to housing or cost of living. International Mobility: Canada confirmed Andorra among 36 countries eligible for its International Experience Canada youth mobility programme.

Abortion Law Push: Andorra’s PM Xavier Espot says the government will decriminalize abortion next year “whether the Holy See likes it or not,” framing Vatican talks as a way to protect the co-princes’ institutional setup. Fuel Policy Watch: The government approved a September diesel discount of 15 cents per litre to match Spain’s cut and keep prices competitive, with the full reduction required to reach consumers. Education & Migration: Students leaving Andorra more than doubled from 90 (2024–25) to 182 (2025–26), while 159 joined the system after the school year began—prompting the education minister to reject automatic links to housing or living costs. International Mobility: Canada confirmed Andorra among 36 countries eligible for its International Experience Canada youth mobility programme. Travel Rules Roundup: The US detailed ESTA requirements and timing for citizens of eligible countries, while the EU delayed full EES border checks in nine countries due to travel disruption.

Abortion Law Clash: Andorra’s PM Xavier Espot says abortion will be decriminalized by April “whether the Holy See likes it or not,” as talks with Vatican continue and the government seeks reassurance it won’t destabilize the co-princes system. Citizenship & Mobility: Canada confirms Andorra among 36 countries eligible for its International Experience Canada youth mobility programme, while the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the US keep expanding visa-free/online entry routes (ETA/ESTA/NZeTA) with detailed eligibility lists and limits. Border Administration: The EU lets nine Schengen countries delay full Entry/Exit System (EES) checks after rollout problems, including queues and travel disruption. International Youth Links: Andorra takes part in Russia’s International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg, with a delegate among 10,000 participants from 191 countries. Sports & Culture: Andorra’s National Day co-princes’ office reports congratulations from the UAE President and VPs; meanwhile, global headlines also include Messi’s near-deal to buy Spanish club Eldense.

Abortion Law Clash: Andorra’s PM Xavier Espot says abortion will be decriminalized by April “whether the Holy See likes it or not,” as talks with Vatican continue under the co-princes system. Citizenship & Mobility: Canada confirms Andorra is among 36 countries eligible for its International Experience Canada youth mobility programme, while the UK publishes 2026 Youth Mobility Scheme quotas showing Andorra gets 100 places. Border Rules Pressure: The EU lets nine Schengen countries delay full Entry/Exit System (EES) checks after travel disruptions, highlighting how new border tech can hit everyday movement. Travel Authorisation Updates: The US details ESTA eligibility and process steps for 42 countries, and also lists ESTA-eligible nationalities including Andorra. International Youth Presence: Andorra takes part in Russia’s International Youth Festival 2026 in Yekaterinburg, with 191 countries represented.

Abortion Law Showdown: Andorra’s PM Xavier Espot says abortion will be decriminalized by April “whether the Holy See likes it or not,” while insisting the government is still negotiating with the Vatican to protect the co-principality’s institutional balance. Co-principality Politics: The government’s line is decriminalize without legalizing procedures in Andorra, to avoid triggering tensions with the Bishop of Urgell as co-head of state. International Youth Diplomacy: Andorra took part in Russia’s International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg, with 10,000 young people from 191 countries attending and Vladimir Putin addressing participants via video. Travel Rules Watch: The US confirmed ESTA takes about 23 minutes on average and published ESTA-eligible countries including Andorra, while Europe-wide ETIAS is flagged as a major upcoming travel change.