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Politics & Government Guide in Andorra

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Andorra operates as a unique parliamentary constitutional diarchy with the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell as co-princes, while executive power is held by the Prime Minister. The current government is led by Xavier Espot Zamora of Democrats for Andorra since 2019, following the 2023 elections. The country maintains political stability with free and fair elections.

Government Type

Parliamentary constitutional diarchy

Legal System

Civil law system

Head of State

Head of Government

Prime Minister Xavier Espot Zamora(Democrats for Andorra)since 2019

Legislature

Type:unicameral
Lower House:General Council (28 seats)

Major Political Parties

Democrats for Andorra(DA)

Centre-right

Voting Rights

Universal suffrage for citizens aged 18 and over. Residents and EU citizens do not have voting rights in national elections.

Recent Developments

  • Last General Council election held on 2 April 2023
  • Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat became episcopal co-prince on 31 May 2025
  • Patrice Faure appointed French representative on 20 November 2024
Voting Age18
SuffrageUniversal
Constitution1993
Parishes7