The association agreement between San Marino and the European Union is once again at the centre of institutional proceedings. Today, Monday 9 November, the Permanent Council Committee on Foreign Affairs (Commissione Consiliare Permanente Affari Esteri) meets from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Grand and General Council Chamber to examine the text signed in Brussels on 19 October.
The main item on the agenda concerns precisely the agreement establishing an association between the European Union, its Member States, the Principality of Andorra and the Republic of San Marino, with the two small states each participating as a distinct party.
The Committee will be called upon to examine the document in accordance with San Marino’s legislation on international agreements — an institutional step following the signing of the accord, which took place in the Belgian capital last month.
Also on the agenda regarding relations with Brussels is the examination of the agreement amending the Monetary Convention between San Marino and the European Union, originally concluded on 27 March 2012. This document was likewise signed on 19 October 2026.
The public session, chaired by Michele Muratori, will also include a series of matters concerning San Marino’s diplomatic career path.
Specifically, the Committee will address the promotion of officials through diplomatic ranks, the appointment of non-resident Heads of Mission to states and international organisations, and the designation of diplomatic and consular agents, in accordance with the provisions of Law no. 14 of 2023.
Once the public session concludes, proceedings will continue in closed session for the examination of various administrative matters concerning foreign nationals and minors.
Among the measures to be discussed are the granting of permits for minors, ordinary residence permits, the maintenance of residency status and the granting of civil registry residence, based on the various provisions set out in Law no. 118 of 2010 and subsequent amendments.
