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Andorra is one of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe, having joined on 10 November 1994. Andorra is actively involved in several key areas:
- **Prevention of Torture**: Inspections by the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture in detention facilities such as juvenile centers, immigration detention sites, police stations, and psychiatric hospitals.
- **Fight Against Racism**: Monitoring and advice provided by the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance.
- **Protection of Social Rights**: Oversight by the European Committee of Social Rights under the European Social Charter, which guarantees social and economic human rights.
- **Protection of Minorities**: Although the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities sets up a monitoring system, Andorra has not signed this convention.
- **Anti-Corruption**: Evaluations by the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) to improve national capacities against corruption.
- **Countering Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing**: Reviews by the MONEYVAL Committee and monitoring by COP198.
- **Democracy through Law**: Advisory support from the Venice Commission, which assists in aligning constitutional frameworks with European democratic standards.
- **Combating Trafficking in Human Beings**: Monitoring by the Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) through regular evaluation reports.
- **Enhancing the Justice System**: Assessments by the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) and the Consultative Council of European Prosecutors (CCPE) to improve judicial efficiency.
- **Cultural Contributions**: In 1994, Andorra donated “Incles Valley, Andorra” (oil on canvas by Francesc Galobardes) as part of the Council's art collection, symbolizing its commitment to human rights and cultural heritage.
Andorra's representation in the Council includes:
- **Committee of Ministers**: Represented by Imma Tor Faus (Minister for Foreign Affairs) and Andreu Jordi (Ambassador and Permanent Representative). [1]
- **Parliamentary Assembly**: A delegation of 2 representatives and 2 substitutes.
- **Congress of Local and Regional Authorities**: A delegation of 2 representatives and 2 substitutes.
- **European Court of Human Rights**: Represented by Judge Pere Pastor Vilanova, with 14 applications allocated to a decision body in 2024.
- **Commissioner for Human Rights**: Conducts visits to monitor the human rights situation and engage in dialogue with national authorities and civil society.
- **Council of Europe Treaties**: Andorra has ratified and signed several treaties that reinforce its commitment to the Council's principles.
For 2025, the Council of Europe's budget is €655.7 million, with Andorra contributing €368,842. [2]