AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBorder Tech & Travel Costs: Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully live across 29 countries, and airlines and border agencies warn of major delays that could cut Schengen visits by up to a third—potentially 41 million arrivals and $45.4B in spending—while some countries (including Greece) are temporarily easing checks for Britons to avoid queues. EU Defense Financing: Greece has signed up to the EU’s SAFE program, unlocking up to €787.7M in long-term, favorable loans for surveillance, secure communications, and counter-drone tech. Made-in-Europe Auto Push: VW, Stellantis, and Renault want EU support for local sourcing and assembly as they face Chinese EV price pressure, proposing clearer rules and incentives tied to local content. Liechtenstein Digital Infrastructure: Liechtenstein-based Gnomon Capital has acquired Croatia’s DC North data centre operator, betting on rising demand for secure colocation and disaster recovery. Liechtenstein Finance Stability: S&P keeps Liechtenstein’s Triple-A rating with a stable outlook, citing low debt and deep reserves. Fintech & Regulation Pressure (CH/LI): An EY survey says Swiss and Liechtenstein banks are bracing for higher operating costs as they modernize legacy systems to compete with fintech.
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