Andorra la VellaThe president of Andorra Endavant, Carine Montanerhas launched new criticisms against the head of government, Xavier Spotaccusing him of leading the debate on the Association Agreement with the European Union from fear and dogmatism. Highlander considers that “from Democrates they speak with a dogmatism that does not allow a fair debate“, and denounces an attitude that prevents the plurality of voices in this key issue for the future of the country.
Criticism of opposition advisers
The president has highlighted what she considers to be a systematic strategy by the Government to discredit opposition advisers. In particular, he recalled Espot’s criticism towards Benoît Le Bretadviser of concord and member of the Gide cabinet, with a distinguished career at the European Commission. “The government is used to criticizing opposition advisers without respecting their experience”, said Montaner.
In parallel, concord has announced a public event for Monday, December 2in the event hall of the Municipality of Escaldes-Engordany. The aim is to present its position on the Association Agreement with the European Union, in the framework of a series of conferences that will address different aspects of the treaty.
The event will have the participation of Miquel PuigPhD in Economic Sciences and expert in European policies, who will analyze the economic model derived from the Agreement. Puig, with academic experience at MIT and Harvard and with a career as head of European funds for the Government of Cataloniahas advised concord to assess the implications of the treaty.
In fact, concord has a team of renowned legal advisers, among whom are Takis Tridimas i Andrea Ottto delve into the legal implications of the Association Agreement.
Comparisons with Monaco
In the framework of the debate, Highlander has remarked that the deputies of Monaco they have conveyed to him that his country’s situation with the EU is not as critical as they try to make Andorra believe. according to Highlander“in Andorra people make believe things that are not”. Although Monaco has experienced specific financial problems arising from the treaty, The councilor ensures that it is not an “all or nothing” situation.
“Monopoly of Thought”
Montaner has concluded that “Mr. Espot governs from dogmatism” and has denounced what he considers an attempt to monopolize political thought in the country. “It seems that at home the Democrats have a monopoly on thought. The opposition is also doing its job,” he said.