# EU‑Andorra Association Agreement progress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/euandorra-association-agreement-process
> Updated: 2026-07-29T16:22:09.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

In July 2026 the EU’s Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper) voted unanimously to approve the text of the EU‑Andorra Association Agreement, removing the last veto (notably from Bulgaria) and clearing the way for an official signing in September. The agreement will then enter a mixed ratification process that requires the consent of all 27 EU member‑state parliaments and a consultative referendum in Andorra.

Following the Coreper decision, Prime Minister Xavier Espot announced a political commitment to hold a nationwide referendum on the treaty. The vote will be legally consultative but politically binding, and will be scheduled only after the European Parliament and other EU bodies have issued their statements. The campaign period is expected to last ten to fifteen days, with voting rules mirroring ordinary elections – in‑person, by mail or other established procedures for citizens over eighteen. The government pledged to respect the outcome before the General Council proceeds with ratification.

These developments move the agreement from EU institutional clearance to concrete domestic preparation for a citizen vote.

## Claims

- Andorra will hold a referendum on the EU association agreement. (single source)
- The referendum will be legally consultative but politically binding. (single source)
- The referendum date will be set after EU institutions have expressed their positions. (single source)
- The referendum campaign will last ten to fifteen days. (single source)
- Voting will be open to Andorran citizens over 18 registered in the census, using ordinary election procedures. (single source)
- The government commits to respecting the referendum result. (single source)
- Existing law already provides sufficient framework for the referendum, so no new legislation is needed. (single source)
- The referendum date and wording will be fixed by the government in agreement with the General Council. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-29: Andorra pledges referendum on EU association agreement

Andorra's government will hold a consultative but politically binding referendum on its EU association agreement, with a 10‑15‑day campaign and voting rules mirroring ordinary elections.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andorra-extends-specialist-referral-period-to-18-months-and-starts-pilot-for-complex-chronic-patient

### 2026-07-16: Andorra Prime Minister Xavier Espot Launches EU Association Agreement Campaign Ahead of Referendum

Andorra’s Xavier Espot vows to boost public outreach on the EU association agreement, with a planned signing in Brussels and a referendum pending EU ratification.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andorra-prime-minister-xavier-espot-launches-eu-association-agreement-campaign-ahead-of-referendum

### 2026-07-15: EU clears path for Andorra association agreement after Coreper approval

Coreper unanimously approved the EU‑Andorra Association Agreement, ending a two‑year stall and setting a September signing, followed by EU‑wide parliamentary ratification and an Andorran referendum.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eu-clears-path-for-andorra-association-agreement-after-coreper-approval

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