| Guide and portal of the Principality of Andorra. |
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european institute of cultural routes |
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| Sorina Capp |
| 10 March 2008 |
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A treaty signed between the Bishop of Urgell and The Count of Foix in the 13th century gave birth to the Co-Principality. In the 16th century, the Count's rights were transfered to the French Crown. The present Parliament (legislative power), called Consell General, stems from the creation, in 1419 of the « Consell de la Terra ». In 1866, a democratic process launched the Nova Reforma in order to modernize the electoral system.
The Consell General granted universal suffrage to men in 1933. The right to vote was granted to women in 1970. In 1978, the six traditional parishes that made up the territory became seven. Each parish (administrative and territorial divisions) is run by a Comuns (town council)) : Andorra la Vella, Canillo, Encamp, Escaldes Engordany, La Massana, Ordino and Sant Julià de Lória.
The Consell Executiu (government) was constituted in 1981.Presided by the Head of Government and several ministers, it's mission is to apply the State's politics. When the Constitution was approved through a referendum on March 14th 1993, Andorra became a fully democratic and social State.
Thus, Andorra has been able to join international institutions such as : The UNO in july 1993, The Council of Europe in november 1994, UNESCO, UNICEF, OSCE, The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, The World Tourist Organisation, and the Red Cross (NGO).
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