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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Andorra is divided amongst 7 "Parishes", similar to provinces, each of which has a representative in the Consell General.
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Title 4, Art.52: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-constitution-1993-1/
Verified: 2023/06/09
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population g . Other
Comments: Existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used. A single national constituency exists for the purposes of federal elections.
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Title 4, Art.52: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-constitution-1993-1/ ;
Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 2 at 9: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: Existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used.
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 27: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
h . Other
Comments: Article 43
1.In accordance with the institutional tradition of Andorra, the
Coprinces are, jointly and indivisibly, the Head of State, and they
assume its highest representation.
2.The Coprinces, an institution which dates from the Pareatges
and their historical evolution, are in their personal and exclusive
right, the Bishop of Urgell and the President of the French
Republic. Their powers are equal and derive from the present
Constitution. Each of them swears or affirms to exercise their
functions in accordance with the present Constitution.
Article 44
1. The Coprinces are the symbol and guarantee of the permanence and continuity of Andorra as well as of its independence
and the maintenance of the spirit of parity in the traditional balanced relation with the neighbouring States. They proclaim the consent of the Andorran State to honour its international obligations in accordance with the Constitution.
2. The Coprinces arbitrate and moderate the functioning of the public authorities and of the institutions, and are regularly
informed of the affairs of the State on their own initiative, or that of the Syndic General (8) or the Head of Government.
3. Except for the cases provided for in this Constitution, the Coprinces are immune from legal action. The acts of the Coprinces are the responsibility of those who countersign them.
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Art.43 & 44: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-constitution-1993-1/
Verified: 2023/06/09
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
c . Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments: After the re-election of the General Council, the Consellers each nominate a single candidate for "Cap de Govern", or Head of Government. The voting is done in one round, but if needed, the General Council will organize a second round, in which only the two candidates who received the most votes in the first round can participate. The individual garnering a majority of the vote is elected and appointed as head of government by the Co-Princes who maintain a largely ceremonial role.
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Art.45 (C) & 68: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-constitution-1993-1/
Verified: 2023/06/09
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: Article 43
1. In accordance with the institutional tradition of Andorra, the Coprinces are, jointly and indivisibly, the Head of State, and they assume its highest representation.
2. The Coprinces, an institution which dates from the Pareatges and their historical evolution, are in their personal and exclusive right, the Bishop of Urgell and the President of the French Republic. Their powers are equal and derive from the present Constitution. Each of them swears or affirms to exercise their functions in accordance with the present Constitution.
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Art.43-49: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-constitution-1993-1/
Verified: 2023/06/09
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: Article 50
"The General Council, which expresses the mixed and apportioned representation of the national population and of the seven Parishes, represents the Andorran people, exercises legislative powers, approves the budget of the State and prompts and controls the political action of the Govern"
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Art.50-57: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-constitution-1993-1/view
Verified: 2023/06/09
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
e . Parallel (Segmented) (PR Lists and Majoritarian constituencies)
Comments: The General Council has a minimum of 28 and a maximum of 42 councillors generals. Half of the councillors are elected in an equal number by each of the Parishes, and the other half are elected on the basis of a national single constituency.
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Art.52 https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-constitution-1993-1/ ;
IFES Electoral guide Andorra: https://www.electionguide.org/elections/id/4032/
Verified: 2023/06/09
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
b . Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum": https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections c . Local elections
Comments: There are only national and local elections in Andorra.
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 55-60: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/view
Verified: 2023/06/09
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, Art.24 https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-constitution-1993-1/ ;
Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 1: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary c . Specially Appointed/Elected Electoral Tribunal
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 28: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level c . Local level
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 27: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
d . A national government department g . Other
Comments: The government for the administrative control and the parliament with the Electoral Court
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 28: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: The Electoral Court
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 27 (5): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: 4 years (same as legislature)
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 47 (1): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
c . Mixed
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 27 & 28: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: 6 members
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 -Qualified law of the electoral regime and the referendum art. 27 párrafo 2 https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/view
Verified: 2023/06/09
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 27 (2): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
e . Legislature f . Judiciary
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 27 (2): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/view
Verified: 2023/06/09
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body f . Local Governments h . Political parties/ candidates
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 30 (1 & 2): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
b . Election time only
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 26: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
a . No
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum": https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: 18 years
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 1: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship e . Other
Comments: Voters must be citizens, long-term residents with no citizenship are not permitted to vote in any election. However, there is a movement requesting permission for long-term residents to vote in local elections.
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 2: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
a . Central Government Department (specify)
Comments: Both Central Government Department and Local Government Authority are responsible for voter registration.
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 2: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify requirement)
Comments: Candidacies must be presented, in the form of signatures, by 0.5% of the total national voter registration for national candidacies, or 0.5% of total Parish voter registration for Parish candidacies.
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 20: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship c . Country of birth f . Registration
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 15: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
f . No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum": https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 31 (7 & 8): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
e . Other
Comments: Performance at current election. Applies only to the direct public funding.
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 31: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, "OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report: Principality of Andorra 2015", p. 7: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-needs-assessment-mission-report/
Verified: 2023/06/09
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 41: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum": https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance g . Other (specify)
Comments: Allocation of free airtime in the only national public broadcaster is obliged to give equal to all parties. During the last campaign, the allocation of free airtime was done through a public lottery, and no paid extra time was given to any candidate.
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 31: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/ ;
Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, "OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report: Principality of Andorra 2015", p. 7: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-needs-assessment-mission-report/
Verified: 2023/06/09
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 31 (3): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
a . 1 day
Comments:
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum": https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum": https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/09
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Constitution of Andorra, Art.45:(The Coprínceps) "The Coprínceps, with the countersignature of the Cap de Govern, or when appropriate, of the Síndic General, as politically responsible: [...] b) Call for a referendum in accordance with articles 76 and 106 of the Constitution."
Constitution of Andorra, Art.76: "The Cap de Govern, with the approval of the majority of the Consell General, may request the Coprínceps to call a referendum about political matters."
Constitution of Andorra, Art.106: "The revision of the Constitution shall require the approval of the Consell General by a majority of two-thirds of the members of the Chamber. Immediately after its approval the proposal shall be submitted to ratification in a referendum."
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, art. 45, 76 & 106: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-constitution-1993-1/ ;
IDEA International Direct Democracy Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/42/45
Verified: 2023/06/09
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Constitution of Andorra, Art.106: "The revision of the Constitution shall require the approval of the Consell General by a majority of two-thirds of the members of the Chamber. Immediately after its approval the proposal shall be submitted to ratification in a referendum."
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, art. 106: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-constitution-1993-1/
IDEA International Direct Democracy Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/42/45
Verified: 2023/06/09
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Constitution of Andorra, Art.76: "The Cap de Govern, with the approval of the majority of the Consell General, may request the Coprínceps to call a referendum about political matters."
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Andorra, art. 76: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-constitution-1993-1/ ;
IDEA International Direct Democracy Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/42/45
Verified: 2023/06/09
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: IDEA International Direct Democracy Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/42/45
Verified: 2023/06/09
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: IDEA International Direct Democracy Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/42/45
Verified: 2023/06/09
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: IDEA International Direct Democracy Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/42/45
Verified: 2023/06/09
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
b . Sometimes binding
Comments:
Source: IDEA International Direct Democracy Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/42/45
Verified: 2023/06/09
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
c . Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:
Source: IDEA International Direct Democracy Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/42/45
Verified: 2023/06/09
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Referendum and agenda initiative procedure.
Source: IDEA International Direct Democracy Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/42/45
Verified: 2023/06/09
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments: They can also go to a polling station site in the justice court to vote before the date of the election.
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 33: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/ ;
Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, "OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report: Principality of Andorra 2015", p. 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-needs-assessment-mission-report/
Verified: 2023/06/29
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country e . Students g . Other
Comments:
Source: Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, "OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report: Principality of Andorra 2015", p. 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-needs-assessment-mission-report/
Verified: 2023/06/29
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
e . By mail f . Other
Comments:
Source: Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, "OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report: Principality of Andorra 2015", p. 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-needs-assessment-mission-report/ ;
Postal Voting in Andorra (http://votpercorreu.ad/passos-a-seguir)
Verified: 2023/06/29
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: The voters put a ballot paper into an envelope.
Source: Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 40: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
Verified: 2023/06/29
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