AGP Executive Report

Local Diplomacy: Andorra’s former foreign minister Maria Ubach Font was awarded the French Legion of Honour’s Knight insignia at the French Embassy in Andorra, in recognition of her diplomatic career and work strengthening ties with France. Digital Policy & Trust: Andorra’s Data Protection Agency and National Cybersecurity Agency leaders say the country’s small scale can be a strength for privacy and security, stressing prevention, awareness, and agile protection models. Tech Infrastructure: Andorra Digital is set to host “Cloud Data Services: A New Catalogue of Opportunities” on June 10 at the Andorra la Vella Congress Centre, unveiling a new official cloud services catalogue aimed at boosting digital sovereignty and adoption. Sports (Andorra on the pitch): Kosovo host Andorra in a friendly on Sunday, with Andorra coming off a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein and looking to build momentum ahead of Nations League plans. International Spotlight: Forbes says football icon Lionel Messi has reached billionaire status with an estimated $1.1bn net worth, underscoring the growing commercialization of elite sport. Demographics Watch: A global fertility-rate roundup lists Andorra among the lowest, at about 1.10 children per woman.

Legion d’Honneur for Andorra: Former Foreign Affairs minister Maria Ubach Font received the French Legion of Honour’s Knight insignia at a ceremony at the French Embassy in Andorra, with Head of Government Xavier Espot present, recognising her diplomatic career and work strengthening ties between Andorra and France. Andorra in the spotlight (football): Andorra take on Kosovo in a World Cup warm-up friendly on Sunday, with Andorra arriving on the back of a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein that ended a long winless run. International match guide: Kosovo vs Andorra is listed for broadcast in multiple countries, including Disney+ Premium in several Latin American markets and ViX in the U.S., with Spain coverage at 19:00. Local digital push: Andorra Digital is set to host “Cloud Data Services: A New Catalogue of Opportunities” on Wednesday 10 June at the Andorra la Vella Congress Centre, aimed at businesses and institutions looking at cloud services with security and digital sovereignty guarantees. Demography watch: A new fertility-rate roundup places Andorra among the lowest in 2025, highlighting a wider trend of population stagnation and ageing across Europe and Asia.

World Cup warm-up spotlight: Iraq held European champions Spain to a 1-1 draw in La Coruña, with Ferran Torres scoring in the 16th minute and Mirjas Dusque equalising at 27’ as both sides rotated heavily ahead of the 2026 tournament. Andorra football: Andorra’s national team continued its momentum with a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein in a friendly, a result that snapped a long winless run and sets up further Nations League-style preparation. Sunday fixtures: Liechtenstein host Cyprus in Vaduz, while Kosovo take on Andorra in another friendly—both teams are using the matches as World Cup-missed warm-ups. Local sports calendar: Andorra vs Liechtenstein is listed for today’s men’s friendly coverage, with additional international friendlies also running across the day. Digital policy in Andorra: Andorra’s data protection and cybersecurity leaders renewed focus on privacy-by-design and building a trusted digital model, alongside plans for cloud services and potential data-centre discussions. Business & community: Andorra la Vella’s wider region keeps an eye on retail expansion and events, with major store openings tied to big summer visitor demand.

World Cup Warm-Ups: Argentina and Honduras meet in Texas as Messi’s side continues its tune-up run, while Brazil hosts Egypt in Cleveland ahead of the tournament. Local Sports Spotlight: Andorra’s national team is in action in a friendly against Liechtenstein, with recent results putting extra focus on the squad’s momentum. Andorra Football Pathways: Andorra is listed among teams in upcoming FIBA youth tournaments (U18 and U16 EuroBasket Division C), keeping attention on grassroots development. Digital Policy & Security: Andorra’s Data Protection Agency and National Cybersecurity Agency leaders discuss building trust without slowing innovation, alongside plans for a potential 50 MW data centre and a “Cloud Data Services” event at the Andorra la Vella Congress Centre on 10 June. EU Association Talks: Andorra expands its EU association agreement “State Pact” with business and union bodies to broaden input as negotiations move forward.

Andorra-EU talks broaden: Andorra’s government has added business and union groups to the “State Pact” steering its association agreement bid with the EU, aiming to keep the public informed and better coordinate political, economic and social actors as negotiations with Brussels move forward. Digital trust in focus: In interviews and a major upcoming event, Andorra’s data protection and cybersecurity chiefs stress prevention, awareness and agile protection for a small but highly connected country, while Andorra Digital prepares its 10 June “Cloud Data Services” showcase for businesses and institutions. Health policy update: A minister says decriminalizing abortion is finished but could be delayed by negotiations with the Catholic Church. Sports, with local relevance: Andorra’s national team is in the spotlight again after a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein, with friendly fixtures also featuring Andorra in the World Cup warm-up schedule. Community and culture: A family donkey-trekking travel piece highlights the Spanish Pyrenees experience, while a separate report notes Andorra’s “Andorra Suite” themed hospitality concept abroad.

EU Association Talks: Andorra is widening its EU association agreement “State Pact” by adding business and union bodies, including the Andorran Trade Union (USdA), the Andorran Business Confederation (CEA), the Chamber of Commerce and professional groups, to keep the public informed and coordinate work after Brussels negotiations wrapped. Digital Trust & Cybersecurity: Andorra’s Data Protection Agency and National Cybersecurity Agency leaders say small-scale proximity can help build a stronger culture of privacy and faster, tailored security for critical infrastructure. Cloud Push for AI: Andorra Digital will host “Cloud Data Services: A New Catalogue of Opportunities” on June 10 at the Andorra la Vella Congress Centre, unveiling a cloud services catalogue aimed at secure, sovereign contracting for public and private organisations. Abortion Law Update: A minister says a fully drafted bill to decriminalize abortion is ready, but it won’t be advanced until talks with the Holy See conclude. Sports (Andorra on the pitch): Andorra’s national team continues its friendly run, with recent coverage highlighting matches involving Andorra, including the 2-0 win over Liechtenstein and upcoming fixtures.

World Cup Warm-Ups: Andorra’s national team kept its momentum with a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein, while Spain and Iraq played out a 1-1 friendly in A Coruña as both sides fine-tune for the 2026 tournament. International Diplomacy: The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on the status of internally displaced persons and refugees from Abkhazia and South Ossetia, launched by Georgia and backed by 107 countries. Digital Policy in Andorra: The Andorran Data Protection Agency and the National Cybersecurity Agency stressed “proximity” as a strength for building trust, with Andorra Digital also outlining a June 10 event on cloud services and a possible 50 MW data centre under review. EU Association Talks: Andorra expanded the State Pact observer group for its EU association agreement bid by adding business and union bodies to broaden input as negotiations continue. Health Law: An Andorran minister confirmed a fully drafted abortion decriminalization bill, but said it won’t move forward until talks with the Holy See conclude. Education Warnings: Ghana’s GTEC flagged 70 unrecognised tertiary institutions, urging students to verify accreditation before enrolling.

World Cup Warm-Up: Andorra’s national team are set to host Liechtenstein in a men’s friendly today, with the match listed for 6:50 a.m. local time and live coverage via FSP; the wider slate also includes France vs Ivory Coast and Spain vs Iraq as teams fine-tune squads ahead of the 2026 tournament. Digital Trust & Cybersecurity: Andorra’s Data Protection Agency head Jèssica Obiols and National Cybersecurity Agency chief Jordi Ubach both stress that small-country proximity can help build a culture of privacy and faster, tailored security for critical infrastructure. Cloud & Data Infrastructure: Andorra Digital will hold a business event on 10 June at the Andorra la Vella Congress Centre to showcase a new official cloud services catalogue, while discussions continue around a potential 50 MW data centre tied to digital sovereignty and competitiveness. EU Association Talks: Andorra’s government has expanded the EU association agreement “State Pact” observer group by adding business and union bodies to broaden input as negotiations move toward possible implementation. Health Policy: An Andorran minister says a bill to decriminalize abortion is fully drafted but won’t advance until talks with the Holy See conclude.

World Cup Warmups (Andorra on the pitch): Thursday’s international friendlies put Spain and France in the spotlight, with Spain hosting Iraq in A Coruña and France taking on Ivory Coast in Nantes as both sides fine-tune squads ahead of the 2026 tournament. Local Sports Listings: Andorra vs Liechtenstein is listed for 6:50 a.m., with France vs Ivory Coast and Spain vs Iraq also on the day’s schedule. EU Ties & Governance: Andorra expanded its EU association agreement “State Pact” by adding business and union groups as observer members, aiming to keep the public informed as negotiations move forward. Abortion Law Update: An Andorran minister says a decriminalization bill is finished, but it won’t be advanced until talks with the Holy See conclude. Anti–Money Laundering Step: Andorra approved accession to the Council of Europe Warsaw Convention to strengthen cooperation against money laundering and terrorism financing. Education Warning: Ghana’s tertiary regulator, GTEC, flagged 70 unrecognised institutions worldwide, including some linked to Andorra, urging extra caution over credentials.

Abortion Decriminalization Talks: Andorra’s minister Ladislau Baró says a fully drafted bill to decriminalize abortion is ready, but it won’t be advanced until negotiations with the Holy See conclude, highlighting the principality’s sensitive co-prince constitutional setup. Anti-Money Laundering Update: The Andorran Executive has approved accession to the Council of Europe Warsaw Convention on laundering, seizure and confiscation of criminal proceeds, strengthening the country’s fight against money laundering and terrorism financing. Education Warning: Ghana’s GTEC has flagged 70 unrecognised tertiary institutions (including some operating in Ghana and abroad, with at least one listed as operating in Andorra), urging students and employers to verify accreditation before relying on certificates. Diplomatic Move: Andorra is mentioned in Venezuela’s parliamentary approval of Samuel Moncada as ambassador to France, with participation also covering Andorra and Monaco. Local Sports Spotlight: Naturland Andorra hosted the HERO UCI Cross-country Marathon World Cup, where Spanish-speaking riders dominated the men’s podium and the next HERO Südtirol Dolomites race is set for 13 June.

Abortion Law Stalls: Andorra has a fully drafted bill to decriminalize abortion, but the government says it won’t advance it while talks with the Holy See are ongoing, with the minister confirming the text is ready but awaiting a political green light. Diplomatic Appointments: Andorra-linked international moves continue, including Venezuela’s National Assembly approving Samuel Moncada as ambassador to France with participation in Andorra and Monaco. Money-Laundering Clampdown: Andorra’s executive has approved accession to the Council of Europe Warsaw Convention on laundering, seizure and confiscation of criminal proceeds and terrorism financing, strengthening its anti-financial-crime framework. Sports—World Cup Build-Up: Iraq’s World Cup preparations included a 1-0 friendly win over Andorra, and Iraq has named Ahmed Qasem in its final squad after a nationality transfer. Local Community Note: In the U.S., Giant is set to open a new full-size grocery in Philadelphia’s Andorra Shopping Center on June 19, replacing the former Acme site.

Diplomacy: Andorra’s National Assembly approved the appointment of Samuel Reynaldo Moncada Acosta as Venezuela’s ambassador to France, with participation in Andorra and Monaco, highlighting Venezuela’s push for deeper European recognition. Anti–money laundering: The Andorran Executive has green-lit accession to the Council of Europe Warsaw Convention on laundering, seizure and confiscation of criminal proceeds and terrorism financing, aiming to tighten cooperation and align with FATF/MONEYVAL standards. EU ties: Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić met Andorran officials to discuss stronger cooperation in international institutions, tourism, education, sustainable development and EU integration. Sports (football): Iraq named Ahmed Qasem in its 2026 World Cup squad after his switch from Sweden; he debuted for Iraq in a friendly against Andorra. Basketball (small-country event): Andorra will take part in the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries in Gibraltar (June 23–28), where it won the 2024 men’s title. Travel/entry rules: Wizz Air warned UK travellers to arrive up to three hours early as EES biometric border checks continue to disrupt queues across Europe. Business (local relevance): Giant opened plans for a new 50,000-square-foot store in Philadelphia’s Andorra neighborhood, set to create 160+ jobs and open June 19.

World Cup Focus (Iraq): Ahmed Qasem, after a nationality switch from Sweden, has been named in Iraq’s final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He debuted for Iraq on May 29 in a friendly against Andorra, and Iraq begin Group I on June 16 vs Norway, then face France (June 22) and Senegal (June 26). Local Sports (Andorra): Iraq’s World Cup warm-up included a 1-0 win over Andorra, with Ali Yusuf scoring in the 21st minute, ahead of further preparations including a final friendly vs Spain. Andorra-Europe Cooperation: The Andorran Executive has approved accession to the Council of Europe Warsaw Convention on anti–money laundering and counter-terror financing, strengthening the Principality’s legal framework and international cooperation. International Relations: Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic visited Andorra, meeting FM Imma Tor Faus and parliamentary counterparts to discuss EU integration and broader cooperation, including Council of Europe-related coordination. Education Warning (GTEC): Ghana’s tertiary regulator GTEC lists 70 unrecognised institutions worldwide, including some with operations in Ghana and one listed as operating in Andorra, urging students and employers to verify credentials. Travel/Border News: Wizz Air warns UK travellers to arrive up to three hours early this summer due to longer queues tied to Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES).

Money-Laundering Clampdown: Andorra has formally approved its accession to the Council of Europe’s Warsaw Convention, aiming to strengthen cooperation on tracing, seizing and confiscating criminal proceeds and terrorism financing. Parliament & Diplomacy: Serbian National Assembly speaker Ana Brnabic visited Andorra, pushing closer ties in international institutions and EU integration, while also raising the Kosovo-Metohija issue. Border Travel Watch: Wizz Air is warning UK travellers to arrive up to three hours early as Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) and biometric checks continue to disrupt airport queues. Education Credentials Alert: Ghana’s tertiary regulator (GTEC) has listed 70 institutions it says are not recognised, urging students and employers—including those tied to Andorra—to verify qualifications before enrolling or hiring. Sports (Andorra in focus): Iraq edged Andorra 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up, with Ali Yusuf scoring; Andorra also features in the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries in Gibraltar.

Anti-Money Laundering Update: The Andorran Executive has approved the Principality’s accession to the Council of Europe’s Warsaw Convention, strengthening cooperation on laundering, tracing, seizure and confiscation of criminal proceeds and terrorism financing. International Cooperation: Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic visited Andorra to push closer ties, with talks covering EU integration, tourism, education, sustainable development and parliamentary cooperation via the Council of Europe. Education Warning: Ghana’s tertiary regulator (GTEC) flagged 70 institutions worldwide—including one listed in Andorra—as unrecognised due to quality assurance concerns, urging students and employers to verify credentials carefully. Sports—Basketball: Andorra will play in the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries 2026 in Gibraltar (June 23–28), with the men’s group including Gibraltar, Andorra, Malta and San Marino. Sports—Football: Iraq beat Andorra 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up friendly, with Ali Yusuf scoring in the 21st minute. Business Spotlight: Oriol Balaguer launched the Balaguer Coffee & Bakery chain, targeting 35 outlets in Spain and €8m turnover by 2028.

Diplomacy in focus: Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic wrapped up an official visit to Andorra, meeting Andorran counterparts and Foreign Minister Imma Tor Faus to push stronger ties on EU integration, tourism, education, sustainable development, and parliamentary cooperation at the Council of Europe. Cross-border security: Italy’s anti-mafia authorities seized more than €200 million in assets tied to late Sicilian boss Matteo Messina Denaro, with raids and investigations spanning multiple countries including Andorra, Gibraltar, Switzerland, Monaco, Spain and Lebanon; prosecutors say the haul includes gold bars, cash, premium watches and luxury properties. Sports with an Andorra link: British distance runner Jess Martin, who lives in Andorra, returned to top-level competition after an eight-year break, finishing 16th in the European Cup 10,000m in La Spiezia and narrowly missing a team bronze as Great Britain placed fourth. Travel rules update: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational across Schengen as of 10 April 2026, with a later ETIAS launch expected in 2026.