AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFIS Leadership Shake-Up: Liechtenstein’s Alexander Ospelt narrowly beat Johan Eliasch to become president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation, winning 65–64 and promising more transparency as the sport’s governance and finances come under scrutiny. EU Defence Finance: Greece signed up to the EU’s SAFE defence programme, unlocking up to €787.7m in long-term loans for surveillance, secure communications and counter-drone projects—SAFE procurement also opens to EFTA states including Liechtenstein. Made in Europe Push: VW, Stellantis and Renault urged EU policymakers to strengthen “local content” rules under the Industrial Accelerator Act, proposing 70% local sourcing thresholds to help European makers compete with cheaper Chinese EVs. India–EFTA Trade Momentum: India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is in Switzerland to advance the India–EFTA TEPA, with talks focused on implementation and investment flows, including cooperation with Swiss pharma. Cross-Border Mobility Pressure: Switzerland’s upcoming population-cap referendum could affect free movement with the EU, with Brussels warning that the outcome will be closely watched. Cost of Living Signals: A global comparison of residential electricity prices ranks Liechtenstein among the higher-cost European markets, highlighting how energy policy and infrastructure drive household bills.
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