Democrats for Andorra
Democrats for Andorra (Catalan: Demòcrates per Andorra, DA) is a centre-right,[4] liberal-conservative political party currently in government in Andorra.
Democrats for Andorra Demòcrates per Andorra | |
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| Abbreviation | DA |
| President | Xavier Espot Zamora[1] |
| Founded | 22 February 2011[2] |
| Preceded by | Reformist Coalition |
| Headquarters | C/Babot Camp, 13 Andorra la Vella |
| Ideology | Liberal conservatism[3] |
| Political position | Centre-right[4] |
| European affiliation | Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe[5][6] |
| Colours | Orange |
| General Council | 14 / 28 |
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| Constitution |
 Andorra portal |
The party was established on 22 February 2011 as the direct successor of the Reformist Coalition which ran in the 2009 election.[4] Standing as main opposition party in the 2011 Andorran parliamentary election, the Democrats for Andorra won 20 of the General Council's 28 seats, the largest majority since the passing of the Andorran Constitution in 1993.[7]
The party was formed from a union of the Liberal Party of Andorra and New Centre, with elements of the Social Democratic Party, and are supported by Lauredian Union and Andorra for Change.[4]
The party is led by Antoni Martí, who served as Prime Minister of Andorra between 2011 and 2019.
Electoral results
General Council elections
| Election | Leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Antoni Martí | 8,553 | 55.15 | 20 / 28 |
 20 |
1st |
Majority |
| 2015 | 5,448 | 37.03 | 15 / 28 |
 5 |
1st |
Majority | |
| 2019 | Xavier Espot Zamora | 6,248 | 35.13 | 11 / 28 |
4 |
1st |
Coalition |
| 2023 | 6,262 | 32.66 | 14 / 28 |
 3 |
1st |
TBA |
External links
References
- https://democrates.ad/organigrama/ Organigrama
- "Martí activa Demòcrates per Andorra exigint joc net i humilitat". Diari d'Andorra. 25 February 2011. Archived from the original on 20 August 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- Nordsieck, Wolfram (2019). "Andorra". Parties and Elections in Europe. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- Tom Lansford (15 April 2013). Political Handbook of the World 2013. SAGE Publications. p. 37. ISBN 978-1-4522-5825-6.
- "Bonell defensa al Consell d'Europa la tasca legislativa d'Andorra per assolir una societat més inclusiva i diversa". Demòcrates (in Catalan). 2022-06-21. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- "Ms Mònica BONELL". Council of Europe. 20 March 2023.
- "Toni Martí obté una victòria aclaparadora amb 21 escons". Diari d'Andorra. 3 April 2011. Archived from the original on 6 April 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2011.