# Catalan language promotion in Andorra

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/catalan-language-promotion-in-andorra
> Updated: 2026-09-02T13:05:53.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In Andorra, political tension emerged following reports that an automated parking system in Encamp used French instead of Catalan. Social Democratic Party member Clàudia Cunill criticized the municipal government, arguing that public administrations must respect official language laws by avoiding greetings such as ‘Bienvenue, prenez le ticket’ and ‘Bon voyage’.

In response to language-related concerns, the Government of Andorra, through the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, has initiated a campaign to promote the use of Catalan within the healthcare sector. The project, awarded to the company Comando with a budget of 24,035 euros, is intended to run through December 31, 2026, to encourage the use of the official language in medical environments.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Andorra promotes Catalan language use in healthcare

The Government of Andorra has allocated over 24,000 euros to a campaign promoting the use of the Catalan language in the healthcare sector through 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andorra-promotes-catalan-language-use-in-healthcare

### 2026-08-22: Political disputes arise over language use in Andorra and social media blocking in Spain

Political tensions rise in Andorra over the use of French in an Encamp parking lot and in Llançà, Spain, where the mayor faces accusations of blocking critical residents on social media.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/political-disputes-arise-over-language-use-in-andorra-and-social-media-blocking-in-spain

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Cite as: Catalan language promotion in Andorra. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/catalan-language-promotion-in-andorra