On 3 July 2024, GRECO published its 5th Round Evaluation Report on Andorra. GRECO acknowledged progress in enhancing transparency, but called for enhanced efforts especially for the prevention of corruption in respect of persons with top executive functions (PTEFs).

GRECO noted, among other things, the lack of rules requiring integrity checks prior to appointments of PTEFs as well as of regulations on lobbying and PTEFs’ post-employment restrictions. The Public Prosecutor’s Office should be given sufficient human resources and powers to conduct effective prosecutions in relation to corruption-related offences involving PTEFs.

Looking at the Police Corps, a full assessment of corruption risks in policing areas should be conducted. The practice of paying fines to police officers directly in cash should be abandoned. The 2023 Code of Ethics of the Police Corps, should be supplemented with practical guidelines and specific examples.