For 715 years, from 1278 to 1993, Andorrans lived under a unique co-principality, ruled by French and Spanish leaders (from 1607 onward, the French chief of state and the Spanish bishop of Seu d'Urgell). In 1993, this feudal system was modified with the titular heads of state retained, but the government transformed into a parliamentary democracy. For decades Andorra enjoyed its status as a small refuge of fiscal and banking freedom and benefitted from Spanish and French tourists attracted to the country's duty-free shopping. The situation has changed in recent years as Andorra started to tax foreign investment and other sectors. Tourism accounts for over 80% of Andorra's gross domestic product.
Titel: El Gran Carlemany
Bovenstaande gegevens zijn gedeeltelijk ontleend aan het CIA World Factbook 2006.
| 2009-10-11 | | Former coprince (1971-2003) Joan Martí Alanís dies. |
| 2009-06-03 | | Jaume Bartumeu is elected head of government by a simple majority of 14 votes in the 28-seat parliament. He is inaugurated on June 5. On June 8 the new government is named (to be sworn in June 9), including Xavier Espot as foreign minister, Pere López as finance minister, and Víctor Naudi as interior minister. |
| 2009-06-03 | | Jaume Bartumeu Cassany is elected head of government by a simple majority of 14 votes in the 28-seat parliament. He is inaugurated on June 5. On June 8 the new government is named (sworn in June 9), including Xavier Espot Miró as foreign minister, Pere López as finance minister, and Víctor Naudi as interior minister. |
| 2009-04-26 | | In parliamentary elections, the Social Democratic Party wins 45% of the vote (14 of 28 seats), the Reformist Coalition 32.3% (11), and Andorra for Change 18.9% (3). Turnout is 75.3%. |
| 2007-05-02 | | In a cabinet reshuffle, Meritxell Mateu Pi becomes foreign minister and Antoni Riberaygua Sasplugas interior minister. |
Bron: www.rulers.org
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