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Prime Minister of the
Principality of Andorra
Coat of Arms of the high authorities of Andorra.svg
Xavier Espot Zamora in 2024 (cropped).jpg
Incumbent
Xavier Espot Zamora
since 16 May 2019
Member of Executive Council
Appointer General Council of Andorra
Term length Four years,
renewable
Formation 8 January 1982
First holder Òscar Ribas Reig
Salary €71,000 annually
Website www.govern.ad

The Prime Minister of Andorra is like the main boss of the government in the small country of Andorra. This important person is also called the Head of Government. They are chosen by the General Council, which is like Andorra's parliament.

This job was created in 1982. Before that, the government worked differently. The first Prime Minister was Òscar Ribas Reig, who started on January 4, 1982. The person holding this job right now is Xavier Espot Zamora. He has been the Prime Minister since May 16, 2019.

What Does the Prime Minister Do?

The Prime Minister of Andorra is in charge of running the country's government every day. They lead the Executive Council, which is like a team of ministers. This team makes important decisions for Andorra.

The Prime Minister makes sure that laws are followed and that public services work well. They also represent Andorra when dealing with other countries. It's a very important role for the country.

How is the Prime Minister Chosen?

The Prime Minister is not directly elected by the people of Andorra. Instead, they are chosen by the members of the General Council. This council is Andorra's main law-making body.

Once chosen, the Prime Minister serves for a term of four years. They can be chosen again for more terms if the General Council agrees. This system helps keep the government stable.

Andorra's Past Prime Ministers

Since the position was created in 1982, several people have served as Prime Minister of Andorra. Each one has played a part in shaping the country.

Here are some of the people who have held this important job:

  • Òscar Ribas Reig (1982–1984 and 1990–1994): He was Andorra's very first Prime Minister. He also served a second time.
  • Josep Pintat-Solans (1984–1990): He took over after the first Prime Minister.
  • Marc Forné Molné (1994–2005): He was Prime Minister for a long time, serving for over ten years.
  • Albert Pintat (2005–2009): He continued the work after Marc Forné Molné.
  • Jaume Bartumeu (2009–2011): He was Prime Minister for about two years.
  • Pere López Agràs (2011): He was an acting Prime Minister for a short time.
  • Antoni Martí (2011–2015 and 2015–2019): He served two terms as Prime Minister.
  • Gilbert Saboya Sunyé (2015): He was an acting Prime Minister for a short period.
  • Xavier Espot Zamora (2019–present): He is the current Prime Minister of Andorra.
Xavier Espot Zamora Gilbert Saboya Sunyé Antoni Martí Pere López Agràs Jaume Bartumeu Albert Pintat Marc Forné Molné Josep Pintat Solans Òscar Ribas Reig

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Images for kids

  • Òscar Ribas Reig, prime minister

    Òscar Ribas Reig, Andorra's first Prime Minister.

  • Josep Pintat-Solans, Head of Government of the Principality of Andorra

    Josep Pintat-Solans.

  • Marc Forné Molné, Head of Government of the Principality of Andorra

    Marc Forné Molné.

  • A. Pintat

    Albert Pintat.

  • Roda de premsa consellera Mar Serna - cap de Govern d'Andorra Jaume Bartumeu 01

    Jaume Bartumeu.

  • Pere López Agràs 2017

    Pere López Agràs.

  • Antoni Martí (2011)

    Antoni Martí.

  • Gilbert Saboya Sunyé (cropped)

    Gilbert Saboya Sunyé.

  • Xavier Espot Zamora Andorra Estònia (cropped)

    Xavier Espot Zamora, the current Prime Minister.

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