AGP Executive Report

Liechtenstein Football: Liechtenstein host Cyprus at Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz for a World Cup-free friendly, with Konrad Fünfstück warning Cyprus are stronger individually and on quality of play; Liechtenstein are coming off a tough run at home and will be looking to stop the slide. Travel & Borders: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is still causing longer airport waits for non-EU travellers, with Switzerland reporting passport-control delays of up to two hours as biometric checks slow entry. EU Mobility: The EU is set to start talks to extend “Roam Like at Home” to the Western Balkans (WB6), aiming to bring roaming charges down to domestic rates across the region, including Liechtenstein already covered under the current scheme. World Cup Warm-ups: Norway’s World Cup preparations continue with a friendly against Morocco, while other tune-ups across Europe keep fans busy ahead of June’s tournament build-up. Sports TV Listings: Multiple outlets publish Sunday viewing guides for friendlies and major sports schedules.

World Cup Warm-ups: Liechtenstein host Cyprus at Rheinpark Stadion on Sunday, with the Blue-Reds looking to avoid a third straight defeat after a tough run at home and a 2-0 loss to Andorra on Thursday. EU Travel Rules: Switzerland is seeing longer airport queues after the EU’s Entry/Exit System went live across Schengen on April 10; non-EU/Swiss/Norwegian/Icelandic/Liechtenstein passports now face biometric checks, with waits reported up to two hours (and longer at peak times). EU Roaming Deal: The EU has agreed to start talks to extend “Roam Like at Home” to six Western Balkan countries, including Liechtenstein’s wider region partners like North Macedonia and Serbia, aiming for domestic-rate roaming across borders. Sports TV Guide: Sunday’s TV listings highlight major international friendlies and broadcasts, including Argentina vs Honduras and Brazil vs Egypt, as teams fine-tune for the summer tournament.

EU Roaming Deal: The EU has approved talks to extend “Roam Like at Home” to six Western Balkan countries, including Liechtenstein’s wider roaming context, with sector-by-sector agreements now starting. Border & Travel Pressure: Switzerland is seeing passport-control waits up to two hours under the EU’s Entry/Exit System, while UK holidaymakers are being urged to arrive three hours early to avoid missing flights. Liechtenstein Football: Liechtenstein host Cyprus in a World Cup warm-up at Rheinpark Stadion, with the Blue-Reds looking to stop a rough run at home after recent defeats. Sports TV Guide: Multiple match schedules and friendlies are listed for today and the weekend, including Andorra vs Liechtenstein. Trade & Tariffs: US tariff rules are shifting again under Section 232 and broader trade litigation, with new guidance expected as annex classifications roll out. Health & Pharma: CinnaGen becomes the first Iranian firm to win EU approval for an osteoporosis drug, a notable regulatory milestone.

Entry/Exit System Delays: Travelers arriving at Swiss airports from outside Schengen are facing up to two hours in passport control queues after the EU’s Entry/Exit System went live on 10 April, with biometric registration slowing checks (Geneva and Zurich among the worst hit). Roam Like at Home Expansion: The EU has approved talks to extend “Roam Like at Home” to the Western Balkans, with negotiations starting for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia—aiming for domestic-rate roaming across the region, including Liechtenstein already covered under the current scheme. Crypto Regulation in Vaduz: RULEMATCH says it has received MiCA authorization from Liechtenstein’s FMA to run a crypto trading platform via its Vaduz-based entity, with trading set to begin using an RFQ model and post-trade clearing/settlement. Travel Advice for Summer: With EES-related border bottlenecks continuing, travellers are being urged to arrive at least three hours early to avoid missing flights. EU Enlargement Push: Germany and France have circulated a non-paper ahead of the Western Balkans summit in Tivat, backing “gradual integration” for candidate countries and Moldova while keeping the process merit-based.

EU Roaming Relief for the Balkans: The EU has agreed to start formal talks to extend “Roam Like at Home” to six Western Balkan countries, aiming to scrap mobile roaming charges for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia—after each updates telecom laws to match EU standards. Border Delays at Swiss Airports: New EU Entry/Exit System checks are already slowing non-Schengen arrivals in Switzerland, with passport control waits reported up to two hours (and longer at peak times) as biometric registration kicks in. Nuclear Watchdog Update on Iran: The UN’s nuclear watchdog says it has been unable to inspect Iranian nuclear facilities affected by last June’s war, limiting what it can say about enriched uranium stockpiles. Liechtenstein in the Tech Spotlight: RULEMATCH says it has MiCA authorization in Liechtenstein to run a crypto trading platform via its Vaduz-based entity, with trading set to begin using a request-for-quote model. World Cup Warmups (Andorra vs Liechtenstein): International friendlies continue, including Andorra taking on Liechtenstein as teams fine-tune squads ahead of the 2026 tournament.

UK Student Visas: UKVI warns student visa applicants will be refused if they can’t meet proof-of-funds rules for course fees and living costs, with monthly requirements varying by study location (London vs outside). EU Roaming Expansion: The EU Council approved talks to extend “Roam Like at Home” to the Western Balkans (WB6), aiming to let travellers use calls, texts and data abroad without extra roaming charges. EU Border Friction: The EU’s Entry/Exit System is already causing delays, and non-EU travellers should expect biometric checks and possible airport chaos as systems bed in. Liechtenstein in the Spotlight (Sports): Andorra take on Liechtenstein in a World Cup warm-up, with the match listed among today’s friendlies. Crypto Regulation in Vaduz: RULEMATCH says it has Liechtenstein FMA MiCA authorization and will onboard EEA participants via its Vaduz-based entity, with trading starting on an RFQ model. Travel Costs After Brexit: Reports highlight dual pricing for some major attractions and remind travellers that passport rules and new entry requirements can add both time and money to European trips.

Crypto Regulation in Liechtenstein: RULEMATCH says it has received MiCA authorization from Liechtenstein’s FMA to run a crypto trading platform via its Vaduz-based RULEMATCH Europe AG, with trading set to start using an RFQ model and post-trade clearing/settlement options. EU Travel Rules Hit the Road: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is already causing delays, and non-EU travellers are also facing ETIAS fees later this year; the EES doesn’t apply to Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, but the broader Schengen travel shake-up is still affecting planning. Local Business & Finance Spotlight: A travel piece puts Liechtenstein in the spotlight as a tiny, very wealthy microstate—rich in tradition and community, with life beyond the monarchy. Sports on the Horizon: A men’s friendly has Andorra taking on Liechtenstein, while World Cup warm-ups continue across Europe. Trade Policy Watch (US): The US temporarily eases some Section 232 metals tariffs on selected equipment, while keeping the wider protectionist framework in place.

Tariffs Watch: President Trump cut Section 232 duties on certain agricultural and HVAC equipment from 25% to 15% (through end-2027) and trimmed tariffs on some mobile industrial machinery, while also adding aluminum lithographic plates and steel racks to the metals list. Trade Policy: A new push to rebuild the US “tariff wall” is underway as the administration leans on Section 301 after the IEEPA tariff route was struck down, with proposed forced-labor remedies potentially reshaping import costs. Liechtenstein Finance: RULEMATCH says it has MiCA authorization from Liechtenstein’s FMA to run a Vaduz-based crypto trading platform, with onboarding for EEA participants via RULEMATCH Europe AG. Travel Rules: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing airport chaos, and non-EU visitors may face longer processing; Liechtenstein is among the countries not using EES. Local Life & Business: Fi expands AI GPS pet wearables to 38 countries, including coverage for Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and more.

MiCA Crypto Move in Vaduz: RULEMATCH says Liechtenstein’s FMA has authorized it to run a MiCA trading platform, with onboarding via its Vaduz-based RULEMATCH Europe AG and trading starting on an RFQ model. EU Border Tech Update: Travelers should expect hiccups as the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) rolls out—biometric checks are required in most participating countries, and some airports are already seeing longer lines. Liechtenstein in the EES List: EES applies across 29 countries, including Liechtenstein, while Iceland, Norway and Switzerland are listed as exceptions in the coverage. Media Deal with DACH Reach: RTL Group has completed its €68m acquisition of Sky Deutschland, extending sports and entertainment coverage across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and customer relationships in Luxembourg and Liechtenstein. Travel Paperwork for Spain: UK visitors are reminded that Spain can ask for proof of onward travel, insurance, sufficient funds, and accommodation details at border control. Regional Security Statement: 56 countries and the EU condemned a Russian drone entering Romanian airspace, with Liechtenstein among signatories.

EU Border Rules for Travelers: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), now fully operational, replaces passport stamps with biometric checks (fingerprints and facial scans) for non-EU visitors in 29 countries—though Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland are not included. Expect teething problems and possible delays at departure, with airlines urging extra buffer time. UK Travel Costs & Customs: New ETIAS-related fees are set to rise to €20 for many visa-exempt travelers, with a grace period pushing compulsory use to 2027. Separately, UK rules warn travellers not to bring meat or dairy from the EU or face fines up to £5,000. Regional Security: 56 countries and the EU condemned a Russian drone violation of Romanian airspace at the UN Security Council, with Liechtenstein among signatories. Media & Sports in the Region: RTL has completed its Sky Deutschland takeover, including customer links to Liechtenstein, and Sky extended ATP Tour tennis rights through 2033. Liechtenstein Tie-in: A Liechtenstein-based firm is reported to have rescued Swiss garden icon Stewi from liquidation.

ETIAS Fees & Timing: UK travellers face a new EU entry authorisation, ETIAS, for visits to 30 European countries. The permit is set at €20 (with under-18s and over-70s exempt), expected to launch in Q4 2026 with a grace period into 2027. Border Rules for Souvenir Hunters: UK authorities warn travellers not to bring back meat or dairy from the EU or risk seizure and penalties of up to £5,000. EES Travel Delays: The EU’s Entry/Exit System is causing longer airport queues; Wizz Air’s Yvonne Moynihan urges passengers to arrive up to three hours early. Liechtenstein in Media & Sports: RTL has completed its Sky Deutschland deal, including customer relationships in Liechtenstein, and Sky Deutschland extended ATP Tour tennis rights through 2033, covering the DACH region including Liechtenstein. Space & STEM Spotlight: A Liechtenstein-linked life sciences experiment flew on a St. Kitts and Nevis mission launched from Sweden, highlighting small-nation STEM ambition. Local Relevance: Liechtenstein-based Reichardt SA saved Swiss dryer brand Stewi from liquidation.

Media Deal: RTL Group has officially closed its acquisition of Sky Deutschland, after EU approval in April, bringing Sky’s Germany, Austria and Switzerland operations under RTL’s umbrella—plus customer relationships in Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and South Tyrol. RTL says the combined business has about 12.3 million paying subscribers and expects €250 million in annual synergies within three years. Space & STEM: St. Kitts and Nevis has launched a historic life-sciences mission into space from Sweden, built through a partnership that includes Liechtenstein’s Center for Space and Aviation Switzerland and Liechtenstein (CSA), with research on how gravity affects gene expression. Sports Rights: Sky Deutschland also secured an ATP Tour broadcasting extension, keeping exclusive men’s tennis live rights across Germany, Austria and Switzerland (and coverage extends to Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and South Tyrol) until 2033. Travel Rules: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is driving fresh border delays, with Liechtenstein among the participating countries, while ETIAS is still expected later in 2026. Health News: AbbVie says the European Commission has expanded VENCLYXTO (venetoclax) labeling to cover additional first-line CLL combinations, including across EU states plus Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.

Media & Telecom: RTL Group has completed its €68m acquisition of Sky Deutschland, bringing Sky’s operations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (including customers in Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and South Tyrol) under RTL’s brands, with expected €250m annual synergies over three years. Sports Broadcasting: Sky Deutschland also secured an ATP Tour rights extension through 2033, keeping exclusive live men’s tennis coverage across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, plus Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and South Tyrol. Border Tech & Travel: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is driving delays, and travellers are being told to arrive early; Liechtenstein is among the participating countries. Trade & Markets: India and Oman’s CEPA starts June 1, expanding duty-free access and services cooperation, with EFTA links also noted in India’s recent trade push. Local/Regional Interest: Liechtenstein-based Reichardt SA has stepped in to save the Swiss Stewi rotating clothes dryer from liquidation. Health/Science: A Caribbean–Swiss space life sciences mission launched from Esrange, with Liechtenstein’s CSA involved in the partnership.

Space & Education: St. Kitts and Nevis and Switzerland launched a space life-sciences mission from Sweden, with Liechtenstein’s Center for Space and Aviation Switzerland and Liechtenstein (CSA) involved, aiming to boost STEM education and research links. Press Freedom Watch: A new global map from Reporters Without Borders says press freedom is at a 25-year low, with over half of countries now rated “difficult” or “very serious,” and Europe standing out as the only region with “good” ratings. Trade Deal Impact: India and Oman’s CEPA comes into force June 1, expanding duty-free access and services, and following India’s recent wave of trade pacts including EFTA (which covers Liechtenstein). Sports Media: Sky Deutschland extended its ATP Tour broadcasting rights through 2033, with coverage extending to Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and South Tyrol. Border Rules for Travelers: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is driving delays and long queues; Wizz Air’s boss urged travellers to arrive up to three hours early, and Liechtenstein is among the EES countries. Local Football: FC Vaduz’s path back to top-flight football is highlighted as the club prepares for European competition after Swiss Challenge League success.

Liechtenstein in the spotlight: A new explainer notes that India’s EFTA trade deal (including Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) is already in force, underscoring how the tiny principality stays plugged into major European trade networks. Wealth and monarchy: A profile highlights how Liechtenstein’s Prince Hans-Adam II is among Europe’s wealthiest monarchs, with the country’s finance-driven model helping it punch far above its population size. Border travel reality (EES): New EU Entry/Exit System rules are driving long queues and delays across Schengen, with Liechtenstein named among the 29 participating countries—prompting warnings that travellers may need extra buffer time. Sports and Liechtenstein links: FC Vaduz is set for top-flight football after winning the Swiss Challenge League, while the wider European football calendar continues to draw attention with the 2026 Champions League final in Budapest. Health policy (EU-wide): An AbbVie update says Liechtenstein is included in an expanded European Commission label for VENCLYXTO combinations for first-line CLL treatment.

EES Travel Chaos: Wizz Air’s boss Yvonne Moynihan says UK holidaymakers should arrive up to three hours early for flights home as the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) triggers longer passport queues and missed connections, with biometrics now required at Schengen borders. Local Border Fixes: France is letting Brits use e-gates at some airports if they first use an EES pre-registration kiosk, offering a way to dodge the worst lines. Liechtenstein in the EES Mix: EES is live across 29 Schengen countries including Liechtenstein, and the rollout is also tied to the later ETIAS travel authorisation plan. UK Family Money Reminder: HMRC warns parents they may be able to “extend” Child Benefit—up to £27 a week—if their child stays in approved education or training, potentially until age 20. EU/UK Policy Watch: The UK’s permanent equivalence regime for EU/EEA STS securitisations is set to start on 30 June, replacing a temporary setup. Sports Spotlight: FC Vaduz will play top-flight football next season after winning the Swiss Challenge League.