Liechtenstein in the spotlight: Liechtenstein ranks among the most tax-friendly destinations in a new expat cost comparison, placing just behind Qatar in a “most affordable tax haven” list for 2026. Sports governance with local impact: Alexander Ospelt (Liechtenstein) narrowly beat Johan Eliasch to become president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), winning 65–64 amid allegations of IOC influence and calls for more transparency. Cross-border business ties: India’s commerce minister Piyush Goyal is in Switzerland (June 12–13) to push implementation of the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), with meetings in Berne and Zurich and a focus on healthcare and pharma cooperation. EU/EEA policy pressure: A Swiss referendum on capping the population at 10 million could force major changes to free-movement arrangements, with knock-on effects for EU relations—an issue closely watched by Liechtenstein given its tight European links. Energy costs angle for finance: A global electricity-price ranking places Liechtenstein among the higher-cost European markets, highlighting how taxes and infrastructure drive household power bills. Tech and connectivity: Open Cosmos says Liechtenstein’s Ka-band spectrum filings are tied to an extension request for its planned sovereign broadband satellite constellation after launch delays. Industry policy debate: VW, Stellantis and Renault back “Made in Europe” rules, urging EU local-content requirements that explicitly include Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland in the proposed sourcing geography.