AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 hours agoBorder & Travel Tech: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational across Schengen, with travellers needing fingerprints and facial biometrics—prompting warnings of border delays and even temporary suspensions in some countries. Schengen Rules for Visitors: The 90-day Schengen limit for visa-free stays remains a key risk for UK travellers, with calls growing to rethink how the rule is applied. Liechtenstein in the EES Footprint: EES coverage explicitly includes Liechtenstein, underlining how small markets are pulled into big-bureaucracy border rollouts. Tourism Costs: More attractions are using “dual” pricing, charging non-EEA visitors higher entry fees—an extra cost layer for cross-border leisure spending. Green Finance for the Region: Germany won EU competition clearance for €1.3bn in renewable hydrogen support, aimed at scaling electrolyser capacity and cutting emissions. Business & Innovation: Spotify is rolling out audio versions of long-form magazine articles, expanding monetised editorial content inside its app. Healthcare & Industry: AbbVie secured an expanded European Commission label for VENCLYXTO combinations in first-line CLL, with authorisation extending to Liechtenstein. Digital Assets: A Liechtenstein-linked tokenisation model for commodity-backed investments is highlighted as regulators and institutions move toward more mainstream infrastructure.
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