AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 hours agoTrade Tensions: The US, EU and China are ratcheting up mutual tariff restrictions, with the US average tariff hitting 11.8% in April 2026 and a new tiered metals system that could reshape costs across Europe. Border Tech in Practice: Wizz Air UK warns travellers to build in extra time for EU Entry/Exit System (EES) delays as passport biometrics roll out, with some countries pausing or slowing implementation. Climate & Space Monitoring: A Europe spring heat wave is smashing temperature records, tracked via ESA Copernicus Sentinel-3 data, with reported deaths and record-breaking readings across multiple countries. Health Tech (EU/EEA): The EU Commission authorized expanded VENCLYXTO (venetoclax) combinations for previously untreated CLL, including use with acalabrutinib and ibrutinib, extending coverage to Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway. Charging Infrastructure: Volvo EV drivers will be able to find, navigate to and pay for Tesla Superchargers via the Volvo app across 29 European countries starting Q4 2026, including Liechtenstein. Green Transition Funding: Poland’s €160m climate and energy programme is backed by Norwegian and EEA grants, with Liechtenstein among the long-term partners and calls starting in late 2026. Digital Regulation: France’s new “JONUM” framework creates an experimental legal category for online games with monetisable digital objects, aiming to balance player protection and innovation. AI/Finance Rules: A MiCA comparison series breaks down how EU crypto licensing differs from VARA (Dubai) and Singapore’s regimes, focusing on what “a licensed firm” really means. Tokenized Commodities: Metals.io pitches blockchain-backed commodity tokens, claiming physical backing stored in Liechtenstein and Switzerland for direct access to critical minerals.
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