Latest news in Andorra? September 13th, 2026

Key developments in Andorra leading up to September 13th, 2026:

• EU Association Pact & Union Fallout: The Unió Sindical d’Andorra (USdA) formally withdrew from the State Pact regarding the EU association agreement. Union leader Gabriel Ubach cited the government’s refusal to commit to holding a public referendum before the current legislative term ends ahead of the 2027 general elections.
• Border Agreement Negotiations: Discussions on the border management agreement between Andorra, France, and Spain remain in progress, focusing on technical provisions regarding immigration screening, non-EU residency security checks, and expulsion procedures before finalization.
• Spanish Foreign Minister Visit: Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, is scheduled to make an official visit to Andorra on September 14 to meet with Head of Government Xavier Espot to discuss bilateral cooperation and European integration frameworks.
• Housing Pressures and Portuguese Repatriation: The Consulate General of Portugal in Andorra concluded a series of informational sessions across the country regarding the upcoming “Voltar” repatriation program. The sessions saw heightened interest from long-term Portuguese residents facing sharp increases in local rental and living costs.
• Agricultural & Medicinal Cannabis Licensing: Legislative and regulatory preparations advanced regarding the framework for a single national license for medicinal cannabis cultivation.