Andorra Government Moves to Decriminalize Abortion

Prime Minister Xavier Espot returned from a meeting with Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and announced that the Andorran government will present a reform of the Penal Code to the General Council in September. The draft seeks to remove criminal liability for women who undergo abortions, explicitly stating that it is a de‑criminalisation measure rather than full legalisation. Espot emphasized that the proposal is designed to safeguard the country’s institutional framework, including the co‑prince system, while advancing women’s rights. The initiative is described as a carefully calibrated step that balances the demand for reproductive rights with the preservation of Andorra’s unique political model.