Which country in Europe is ruled by two princes instead of a president?

Now this is an interesting question and the answer will leave you surprised and thinking. When we think of a country, we generally think of a Prime Minister or a President leading the government.

The national army guarding the country’s borders. But far from the madding crowd lies a beautiful country in the heart of Europe, which actually has no president or a Prime Minister. Instead, this country is led by two princes.Welcome to Andorra! Set high in the Pyrenees in the middle of France and Spain, Andorra defies all the conventions of a normal nation with a political setup. Today, this unique set up has left people baffled across the globe.A nation without the PM or PresidentAndorra is an unusual nation which is also one of the smallest European countries spread over 467 square kilometers only. To give you more clarity, the country is smaller than Delhi. Millions of tourists visit here every year. The country is all about stunning ski resorts, duty-free shopping, and scenic mountain landscapes. But Andorra defies all political systems which makes it a unique country to explore.Understanding Cap de Govern (Head of Government) Andorra has no president but it has “no prime minister,” which is not completely right.

The nation follows a Cap de Govern (Head of Government) rule, which is equivalent to a prime minister. But there is also an interesting twist.The rule of two Princes

So there is no single president or king in Andorra but the country has two co-princes (Heads of State). Wait, it gets more strange as neither of these two princes actually live in Andorra. One of the co-princes is the President of France, (Emmanuel Macron as of 2025), and the other is the Bishop of Urgell, a Catholic bishop from Spain.History of this strange political arrangementTo understand this theory, we’ll take you back to the Middle Ages. It was during this time that feudal disputes between French counts and Spanish bishops were the main problem. The problem was resolved by agreeing to share sovereignty over Andorra. Surprisingly, this centuries-old compromise is still surviving and people follow it. No Army, No Issue

Well, you read that right. Andorra has no standing army and the country’s defense is guaranteed by treaties with France and Spain. So the citizens of Andorra don’t have to worry about maintaining costly military forces. So Andorra and its people focus on tourism, which is the backbone of its economy. However, Andorra’s parliamentary democracy is governed by the General Council. They pass laws and elect the Head of Government.

Andorra’s unusual system is a breathing reminder that there’s no one perfect way to run a country.