Andorran constitutional referendum, 1993

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A constitutional referendum was held in Andorra on 14 March 1993. [1] Drafted by the Co-Princes and the General Council, [2] the new constitution was approved by 74.2% of voters, with a 76% turnout. [3] The first elections under the new constitution were held later in the year. [1]

Andorra European microstate between France and Spain

Andorra, officially the Principality of Andorra, also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra, is a sovereign landlocked microstate on the Iberian Peninsula, in the eastern Pyrenees, bordering France to the north and Spain to the south. Believed to have been created by Charlemagne, Andorra was ruled by the Count of Urgell until 988, when it was transferred to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Urgell, and the present principality was formed by a charter in 1278. It is known as a principality as it is a diarchy headed by two Princes: the Catholic Bishop of Urgell in Catalonia, Spain, and the President of France.

Co-Princes of Andorra head of state of Andorra

The Co-Princes of Andorra or the Co-Monarchs of Andorra are jointly the head of state of the Principality of Andorra, a landlocked microstate lying in the Pyrenees between France and Spain. Founded in 1278 by means of a treaty between the Bishop of Urgell and the French Count of Foix, this unique diarchical arrangement has persisted through medieval times to the 21st century. Currently, the Bishop of Urgell and the President of France serve as Andorra's princes, following the transfer of the Count of Foix's claims to the Crown of France and, thence, to the President of France. Each prince appoints a personal representative, the French prince currently being represented by Patrick Strzoda and the Episcopal prince by Josep Maria Mauri.

General Council (Andorra) parliament of Andorra

The General Council is the unicameral parliament of Andorra. It is sometimes referred to as the General Council of the Valleys because it was the historical name and to distinguish it from similarly named bodies in the Val d'Aran and in France.

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For4,90374.19
Against1,70625.81
Invalid/blank votes301
Total6,910100
Registered voters/turnout9,12375.74
Source: Direct Democracy

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References

  1. 1 2 Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p160 ISBN   978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p153
  3. Nohlen & Stöver, p162