Andorra is a parliamentary co-principality located in Europe between Spain and France. It has its own unique political system and holds elections to determine its government representatives. Here is some information about the election system in Andorra:
1. Co-Princes: Andorra is led by two Co-Princes who serve as the heads of state. One Co-Prince is the President of France, while the other is the Bishop of Urgell in Catalonia, Spain. They have symbolic roles and are not directly elected by the people of Andorra.
2. General Council Elections: The General Council (Consell General) is the unicameral parliament of Andorra. It consists of 28 members known as conseillers (councillors). The General Council is responsible for making laws and representing the interests of the people. The conseillers are elected through a proportional representation system.
3. Electoral Process: General Council elections in Andorra are held every four years. Political parties and independent candidates can participate in the elections. The electoral system uses a closed party-list proportional representation method. Voters cast their ballots for a party, and seats in the General Council are allocated based on the percentage of votes received by each party.
4. Voter Eligibility: Andorran citizens who are at least 18 years old have the right to vote. Dual citizens, as well as residents of Andorra for a specific period, are also eligible to vote in the General Council elections.
5. Election Results: After the elections, the parties that receive the highest percentage of votes will be allocated seats in the General Council. The party or coalition with the majority of seats forms the government, and its leader becomes the head of government, known as the Cap de Govern (Head of Government). The Cap de Govern is responsible for the executive functions of the country.
