AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Defence Finance: Greece has signed up to the EU’s SAFE defence program, unlocking up to about €787.7m in long-term, favourable loans for surveillance, secure communications and counter-drone tech. EU–Canada Procurement: Cyprus’ and the EU’s SAFE deal momentum continues as Canada becomes the first non-European partner allowed into SAFE procurement, widening the supplier pool for defence equipment and technology. Border Tech & Travel Impact: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully running across 29 countries, and airlines and border agencies warn of major delays that could reshape summer travel demand and hit Schengen tourism spending hard. Automotive Industry Push: VW, Stellantis and Renault are urging EU support for “Made in Europe” sourcing rules to help local production catch up on strategic tech gaps and compete with cheaper Chinese EVs. Liechtenstein Finance & Digital Infrastructure: Liechtenstein’s Gnomon Capital has acquired Croatia’s DC North data centre operator, betting on rising demand for secure colocation and disaster recovery. Local Economy Signal: Liechtenstein also kept its S&P Triple-A rating, with the agency citing low debt, deep reserves and budget surpluses. Fintech & Regulation Pressure (Switzerland/Liechtenstein): An EY banking survey flags rising operating costs as the biggest near-term strain, while banks face pressure to modernize away from costly legacy systems.
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