AGP Executive Report

EU Border Rules: The EU’s Entry/Exit System is now fully rolled out, replacing passport stamps with biometric registration and helping explain why some airports are seeing hours-long queues for non-EU travellers. Ukraine Accession Timetable: The European Commission plans to propose opening the first cluster of Ukraine and Moldova EU accession negotiating chapters on 16 June, with Hungary’s shifting stance and frozen funds still shaping the pace. Green Transition Funding: Poland has signed a 160 million euro programme for climate and energy projects, backed by Norwegian and EEA grants and supported by partners including Liechtenstein and Iceland. Renewable Hydrogen Support: The European Commission approved 1.3 billion euros in German state aid for renewable hydrogen projects after an EU auction process. Tech and Mobility: Volvo EV drivers will be able to find, navigate and pay for Tesla Superchargers via the Volvo app across 29 European countries from Q4 2026. Health: The EU CHMP issued a positive opinion for Keytruda plus Padcev in a specific bladder cancer setting, moving the case toward final European Commission approval. Local Sports: St. Gallen won the Swiss Cup, beating Stade Lausanne Ouchy 3-0 and earning Europa League qualification.

Schengen Reality Check: A fresh “Our View” argues Cyprus can’t join Schengen just by meeting airport and data-sharing targets, pointing to unresolved security and border-control issues on the island. Ukraine EU Talks: The European Commission is set to propose opening the first negotiating “cluster” for Ukraine and Moldova on 16 June, with Hungary’s political shift seen as a key factor. EEA Green Funding: Poland is receiving a 160 million euro programme financed by Norwegian and EEA grants to speed up its green transition, including climate, energy, nature and circular economy projects. Liechtenstein in the Spotlight: A Volvo update says drivers will be able to use the Volvo app to find, navigate and pay for Tesla Superchargers across Europe from Q4 2026, including Liechtenstein. Health Approvals: The EU CHMP has issued a positive opinion for Keytruda plus Padcev in a specific bladder cancer setting, with a final EU decision expected in Q3 2026. Data Privacy Tools: An Incogni review highlights automated removal requests to hundreds of data brokers, aimed at cutting down personal-data harvesting.

Green Transition Funding: Poland has signed a climate and energy programme worth €160 million, backed by Norwegian and EEA grants, with projects spanning climate, energy, nature conservation and the circular economy, and calls starting in late 2026. Ukraine EU Path: The European Commission plans to propose opening the first negotiating “cluster” for Ukraine and Moldova on 16 June, with Hungary’s stance expected to shape the timetable. Liechtenstein in the Mobility Mix: Volvo says its EV drivers will be able to find, navigate to and pay for Tesla Superchargers via the Volvo app across 29 European countries from Q4 2026, including Liechtenstein. UN Condemnation of Strikes: A joint statement by 50 UN member states, including Liechtenstein, condemns Russia’s escalating attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. Health Approvals: EU regulators have issued a positive CHMP opinion for KEYTRUDA plus Padcev in cisplatin-ineligible muscle-invasive bladder cancer, with a final EU decision expected in Q3 2026, covering Iceland and Liechtenstein too. Data Privacy Tool: Incogni’s review claims the personal data removal service can contact 420+ data brokers and has processed hundreds of millions of removal requests.

Ukraine Diplomacy: A coalition of 50 UN member states, including Liechtenstein, Georgia and Austria, has issued a joint condemnation of Russia’s escalating attacks on civilians and Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, calling them grave violations that must stop. Data Privacy: A new review of Incogni asks whether the personal-data removal tool really works, after it claims to contact hundreds of data brokers on users’ behalf. Charging Networks: Volvo EV drivers are set to get easier access to Tesla’s Supercharger network across 29 European countries via the Volvo app from Q4 2026, including Liechtenstein. Health Approvals: The EU’s medicines regulator backed a KEYTRUDA plus PADCEV perioperative plan for cisplatin-ineligible muscle-invasive bladder cancer, with a final EU decision expected in Q3 2026. Travel Rules: UK holidaymakers are being warned about a potential £5,000 fine for bringing banned meat and dairy back from the EU.

Medicines Watch: The EU’s medicines regulator has backed a new bladder-cancer treatment: the CHMP issued a positive opinion for Merck’s Keytruda plus Padcev as perioperative therapy and then continued after surgery for cisplatin-ineligible adults with resectable muscle-invasive bladder cancer, with a final European Commission decision expected in Q3 2026. Travel Rules: UK-bound holidaymakers are being warned about a hard line on food: bringing meat or dairy from the EU into Great Britain can trigger confiscation and fines up to £5,000. Green Hydrogen: The European Commission cleared €1.3bn of German state aid for renewable hydrogen projects, aimed at scaling electrolyser capacity and cutting emissions. Regional Politics: Switzerland’s immigration debate is heating up ahead of a June vote on limiting population growth, with Brexit-style free-movement tensions resurfacing. Local Angle for Liechtenstein Readers: The CHMP review explicitly covers Liechtenstein in the EU marketing authorization pathway.

Immigration Politics: Switzerland’s June 14 vote on a right-wing cap—“No to a ten-million Switzerland!”—is reigniting Brexit-style debate over whether tighter immigration rules actually reduce migration, with the proposal targeting asylum and family reunification and even leaving the door open to ending EU free movement. Health & Pharma: Hansa Biopharma says its ConfIdeS Phase 3 kidney transplant results are set for an oral late-breaker at the American Transplant Congress in Boston. Travel Rules: UK holidaymakers are being warned they could face up to a £5,000 fine for bringing back prohibited meat or dairy from the EU. EU Access: The EU has lifted restrictive visa rules for Ethiopians after improved cooperation on migration enforcement. Local Spotlight: St. Gallen won the Swiss Cup, beating Stade Lausanne Ouchy 3-0 to claim their first title since 1969. Business/Markets: Finance Forum Liechtenstein in Vaduz drew 450 leaders as PM Brigitte Haas stressed stability and continuity for the sector.

Travel Rules Tighten: UK holidaymakers are being warned they can face fines up to £5,000 for bringing meat and dairy from the EU back into Great Britain, with Border Force able to confiscate and destroy undeclared items. Border Pressure in Europe: Denmark has rolled out the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) for short stays on UK passports, and officials warn travellers may face longer queues at Copenhagen airport. Health Watch: The EU’s STI data shows record highs across Europe, with England flagged as likely the worst-hit for syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhoea by volume. Local Sports: In Switzerland, St. Gallen won the Swiss Cup 3-0 over Stade Lausanne Ouchy, earning Europa League qualification. Liechtenstein Finance: Liechtenstein’s PM Brigitte Haas told finance leaders that stability and continuity are key as global conditions shift.

Nordic-India Push: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Oslo meeting with Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Denmark is being framed as a major geopolitical pivot, with leaders aiming to deepen ties into a “Green Technology and Innovation” partnership across trade, AI, climate and energy security. EU-EEA Military Mobility: Norway is also pressing to be included in the EU’s fast-track troop transport plan, arguing that efficient and safe movement through Norway matters for European defence. Health & Pharma: In a boost for rare-disease care, the EU has granted marketing authorization for Pharming’s Joenja (leniolisib) for activated PI3K delta syndrome, with the first European launch expected in Germany in Q3 2026. Local Sports: St. Gallen won the Swiss Cup in Bern, beating Stade Lausanne Ouchy 3-0 despite a red card. Travel Rules: UK travellers face up to £5,000 fines for bringing meat and dairy back from the EU, while Austria braces for heavy Pentecost traffic.

Nordic diplomacy in the spotlight: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Oslo meeting with Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Denmark is being framed as a major geopolitical pivot, with leaders pushing a “green strategic partnership” covering tech, AI, climate and energy security. UK travel crackdown: UK authorities are warning holidaymakers that bringing meat and dairy back from Europe can trigger confiscation and fines up to £5,000. EU health milestone: Pharming’s Joenja (leniolisib) has won EU marketing authorization for activated PI3K delta syndrome, with a first European launch expected in Germany in Q3 2026. Liechtenstein finance focus: At Finance Forum Liechtenstein in Vaduz, PM Brigitte Haas stressed stability and continuity as global change accelerates. Sports: St. Gallen won the Swiss Cup for the first time since 1969, beating Stade Lausanne Ouchy 3-0 despite a red card.

Trade Push, Trade Gap: India’s FTA signing spree is lifting exports (FY25–FY26 exports up 4.22%), but imports are rising faster (6.47%), widening the trade deficit from $94.66bn to $119.30bn. Health Breakthrough in Europe: Pharming’s Joenja (leniolisib) has won EU marketing authorization for activated PI3K delta syndrome—the first approved treatment for APDS in the bloc, with first launches expected in Germany in Q3 2026. Bladder Cancer Step Forward: Merck’s KEYTRUDA plus Padcev has received a positive EU CHMP opinion for cisplatin-ineligible adults with resectable muscle-invasive bladder cancer, now awaiting an EC decision. Travel Pressure on the Road: Drivers are being warned they could be left stranded abroad—research says 1 in 10 drivers report breakdowns across Europe, and costs could be steep. Liechtenstein Finance Focus: Liechtenstein’s PM tells finance leaders stability and continuity must stay central as global change reshapes the sector.

Health & Pharma: Pharming just got EU marketing approval for Joenja (leniolisib), the first and only EU treatment for activated PI3K delta syndrome (APDS) for patients aged 12+; the first European launch is expected in Germany in Q3 2026, with coverage also extending to Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Travel Pressure: Holidaymakers are being warned that breakdowns abroad are common—one in 10 drivers report trouble on European roads—and that rules can change fast, including new Jet2 guidance for trips to Spain, Greece, France, Turkey and Portugal. Public Health: Europe’s STI numbers hit record highs, with England flagged as likely the worst-hit by volume for chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis. Regional Watch: Norway is pushing to be included in EU plans for faster military transport across Europe, a move that would affect the wider EEA area including Liechtenstein. Local Angle: Liechtenstein’s PM told finance leaders that stability and continuity are key as global change reshapes the sector.

Health Watch: Merck’s KEYTRUDA plus Padcev has cleared a major hurdle in Europe, with the EU medicines regulator’s CHMP issuing a positive opinion for a new perioperative and post-surgery use in cisplatin-ineligible muscle-invasive bladder cancer—now awaiting an EU Commission decision expected in Q3 2026. Rare Disease Breakthrough: Pharming’s Joenja (leniolisib) has also won EU marketing authorization, becoming the first approved treatment for APDS in the bloc, with Germany set for the first launch in Q3 2026. Travel Rules: Thailand is tightening entry again, cutting visa-free stays back to 30 days for most countries after the 60-day scheme—aimed at curbing overstays and crime—was scaled back. Regional Context: Liechtenstein’s finance sector is meanwhile urging stability and continuity as global change accelerates, with leaders meeting in Vaduz to discuss regulation, markets and talent.

India–Nordics Wrap-Up: Narendra Modi’s European tour ends in Oslo with a new “green strategic partnership” and a big push on tech, research and clean energy—though the trip’s optics were briefly overshadowed by a controversial moment that reignited questions about how the West views India. EU/EEA Military Mobility: Norway is pressing to be included in the EU’s plan to speed cross-border troop and equipment movement in crises, arguing the EEA link (including Liechtenstein) should cover fast, safe logistics. Health Watch: New ECDC data shows record-high STIs across Europe, with England flagged as likely worst-hit by volume—raising pressure on prevention and treatment. Liechtenstein Finance: Vaduz hosted Finance Forum Liechtenstein, where PM Brigitte Haas stressed stability and continuity as global rules and markets keep shifting. Travel Rules: Thailand has cut visa-free stays back to 30 days for most countries after the 60-day scheme was blamed for overstays and security concerns. Pharma Deal: Merck’s KEYTRUDA plus Padcev gained a positive EMA recommendation for certain bladder cancer patients, while SERB agreed to acquire Idefirix rights for €115m across Europe and beyond.

STI Surge in Europe: New ECDC figures show record-high sexually transmitted infections across Europe, with England flagged as the worst-hit country for sheer volume of chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis—plus a worrying rise in congenital syphilis. UK Migration Shift: At the same time, UK net migration has nearly halved to an estimated 171,000, the lowest since early 2021, as fewer non-EU arrivals drive the drop. Liechtenstein in the Mix: Liechtenstein is included in the ECDC’s wider European STI snapshot, while the principality’s PM Brigitte Haas tells finance leaders that stability is the priority as global change accelerates. Regional Travel Rules: Thailand is rolling back its 60-day visa-free scheme to 30 days for most countries, tightening entry for travellers from 93 places. Business & Diplomacy: In Oslo, India’s Modi is pushing a Nordic “green” partnership—clean energy, blue economy and green shipping—while Liechtenstein’s neighbours keep coordinating on shared European responses to global crises.

Public Health Alarm: Europe’s STI surge is getting sharper, with new ECDC data pointing to England as the worst-hit country for syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhoea, and experts warning some infections can cause life-long harm. Local Spotlight: Liechtenstein is named in the same EU+EFTA reporting set, underscoring how cross-border health trends are now part of everyday policy talk. Finance Forum: In Vaduz, Prime Minister Brigitte Haas told finance leaders that stability must come first as global change accelerates, with more than 450 decision-makers discussing regulation, markets and talent. Migration & Housing: UK hotel use for asylum seekers fell 35% year-on-year, while net migration dropped to 171,000—the lowest since the Covid era. Cross-Border Business: Foreign investment in Switzerland slid to 84 projects in 2025, down nearly a quarter, as uncertainty bites. Travel & Tech: The UK is also rolling out e-gate access changes aimed at cutting airport queues.

UK Border Boost: The UK is expanding eGates to speed up airport queues this summer, with new rules allowing more travellers—including children from age eight—to use automated passport gates, while Americans can use the same system to avoid long waits at busy airports. India–Nordics Push: In Oslo, Narendra Modi is turning the India–Nordic relationship into a bigger, greener and more strategic project—meeting Iceland, Finland and Denmark ahead of the summit and backing a formal “green technology” partnership that links Nordic clean-energy and maritime know-how with India’s scale and talent. Green Hydrogen in Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan has launched its first full-cycle green hydrogen pilot complex in Atyrau, using solar power to split water and testing storage and transport. Pharma Deal: SERB is set to buy Idefirix rights from Hansa Biopharma for €115m, covering EU, UK, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and MENA. Local Context: Liechtenstein’s name keeps appearing in cross-border trade and tech frameworks, from EFTA ties to pharma licensing.