Brussels, 13 May 2025
In the AFET committee today, Zovko presented two reports on the conclusion of the Association Agreement between the European Union (EU) and Andorra and San Marino.
The conclusion of this agreement is a substantial step forward in reinforcing the EU’s economic and political ties with Andorra and San Marino.
The two reports presented by rapporteur Zovko are a consent recommendation in which she recommends that the European Parliament gives its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, and an interim report which outlines the reasons why the EU should conclude this association agreement with Andorra and San Marino.
The agreement is the result of negotiations started in 2015 on an association agreement with Andorra, San Marino and Monaco. It represents a successful outcome of a long time will of the EU, Andorra and San Marino to enhance cooperation.
The agreement between the EU, and Andorra and San Marino is the most comprehensive the EU has ever concluded with another third country. It will further boost the economies of Andorra and San Marino by replacing the already existing customs unions.
The agreement is mutually beneficial as it allows Andorra and San Marino to benefit from an access to the EU’s internal market comparable to the one of countries of the European Economic Area. Moreover, a deeper cooperation in the area of the free movement of persons will be advantageous for both the EU and Andorra and San Marino.
The deepening of the partnership between the EU and Andorra and San Marino, is crucial given shared interests beyond close economic ties. Indeed, the close relations between the EU and Andorra and San Marino, extend to subjects of common interest such as security, migration, and energy in the framework of the European Political Community, to which Andorra and San Marino are members.
Likewise, in the area of foreign affairs, the EU and Andorra and San Marino, closely cooperate at the multilateral level. Andorra and San Marino also align with the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP).
“The agreement will promote prosperity, stability and closer cooperation based on common interests and shared values, amid current geopolitical transformations”, Zovko concluded.
In her presentation, Zovko also emphasized that even though Monaco is eventually not part of the agreement, the EU shall remain ready to continue negotiations with Monaco to conclude an association agreement in the future, once all steps and conditions are met, given that Monaco remains a key partner for the EU.