The European Commission announced the signing of an Association Agreement with Andorra and San Marino. The ceremony took place in Brussels on October 19, 2026. According to the Commission's statement, the agreement establishes a clear and comprehensive framework for further rapprochement between both countries and the European Union. The document provides for deepening economic and institutional integration of the microstates with the EU. The agreement is expected to open new opportunities for cooperation in various sectors, strengthen trade ties, and create conditions for closer interaction on institutional matters. Andorra and San Marino, being small European states, have traditionally maintained close economic and cultural ties with European Union countries while not being full members. The signed agreement is viewed as an important step toward more formalized relations between these countries and the union. The European Commission emphasized the significance of this step for strengthening stability and predictability in relations with small European states, as well as for promoting common European values and standards in economic and institutional spheres.