“I Have Been Warning About the Deterioration of Security in Andorra for Years, While the Government Has Repeatedly Denied It”

The president of Andorra Endavant, Carine Montaner, has warned in statements to La Veu Lliure of what she considers a progressive deterioration in public safety in the Principality and has accused the Andorran Government of repeatedly denying a problem she claims to have been highlighting for years.

“I have been warning about the deterioration of security in Andorra for years, while the Government has repeatedly denied it,” Montaner stated, arguing that it is essential to review how crime statistics are analysed.

In this regard, the leader of Andorra Endavant maintains that population growth makes it necessary to examine crime rates per 100,000 inhabitants rather than focusing solely on absolute figures.

According to Montaner, this approach would allow for more rigorous comparisons and provide a clearer picture of how public safety is evolving in the country.

Concerns Over Robberies, Sexual Assaults and Violent Altercations

Montaner has also highlighted what she describes as a growing sense of insecurity among residents, particularly following reports of robberies, sexual assaults and violent altercations with serious consequences.

“We cannot ignore the growing sense of insecurity that citizens convey to us when they hear about robberies, sexual assaults and fights with serious consequences,” she said.

The party president believes that public perceptions of safety must be taken seriously by institutions and has urged the Government to address these concerns without downplaying them.

According to Montaner, understanding the evolution of crime requires not only analysing official statistics but also listening to the concerns expressed by residents.

She argues that public safety should remain a priority for the country's institutions, particularly in a context of demographic growth and changing social conditions.

Montaner Highlights Obstacles Faced by Police Investigators

Another issue raised by the political leader concerns the internal working conditions of the Andorran Police Force.

Speaking to La Veu Lliure, Montaner explained that several officers have reportedly informed her of difficulties which, in her view, may limit their ability to carry out their duties effectively.

Among the problems identified, Montaner points to excessive bureaucracy, restrictions on accessing information required for investigations and legal uncertainty faced by officers when performing their professional responsibilities.

In particular, she warns that some police officers fear becoming involved in legal proceedings arising from actions taken in the course of their duties, potentially having to personally cover the costs of legal representation.

“We cannot have a police force that is afraid to do its job,” she stressed.

Montaner believes that this situation could undermine officers' confidence and create unnecessary obstacles to effective law enforcement.

Andorra Endavant Demands Stronger Legal Protection and Less Bureaucracy

In response to these concerns, Andorra Endavant is calling for stronger legal safeguards for police officers and the elimination of administrative procedures it considers unnecessary.

The party also advocates making it easier for investigators to access the information required to perform their duties, while ensuring that all procedures comply with the relevant legal safeguards.

“At Andorra Endavant, we advocate reducing unnecessary paperwork, ensuring adequate legal protection for officers carrying out their duties and facilitating their access to the information needed for investigations, with the appropriate safeguards,” Montaner explained.

The party president argues that ensuring public safety requires a police force equipped with sufficient resources, institutional support and genuine operational capacity.

In her view, these conditions are essential to guarantee an effective response to crime and allow officers to perform their responsibilities without unnecessary administrative or legal obstacles.

Montaner Urges the Government to Listen to Police Officers

Finally, Montaner has directly called on the Andorran Government to listen to the concerns raised by police professionals and introduce concrete measures to improve their working conditions.

The leader of Andorra Endavant believes that reinforcing the police force's operational capacity and legal protection is fundamental to maintaining public confidence in the country's security institutions.

She insists that public safety cannot be guaranteed without providing officers with the necessary tools and institutional backing to carry out their responsibilities effectively.

“Security requires a police force with resources, support and the ability to act. The Government must listen to officers and provide answers,” she concluded.