Andorra la VellaIn a recent video, the councilor of the opposition parliamentary group, concord, Núria Seguéshas questioned the impartiality of the information campaign that the Government has promoted to promoteAssociation Agreement between Andorra and the European Union.
It was raises whether citizens are receiving objective information or covert propaganda. “Do they want us informed? Or do they want us convinced?”. The councilor has particularly criticized the stand that Governmentin collaboration with the Secretary of State for Public Relations with the EUinstalled during the Andorra la Vella fair.
Balloons were seen at the Fair with the slogan “We agree!” together with the stand and a booklet with just the benefits of the deal. According to Concordia, without any reference to possible drawbacks. Also included was a screen with i.a. For concord trained to respond favorably to citizens’ questions about the project.
Segués warns that this campaign, which has an expected cost of one million euros, could be seen as a tool of political marketing rather than a truly unbiased information initiative.
“In any democracy, and more so when a referendum is to be held, it is essential to guarantee a process under equal conditions.” The minister concluded, stressing the need for transparency. In addition, complete information so that citizens can decide freely about the future of the country in relation to the EU.