AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCross-border Payments Push: EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says Turkey is interested in joining the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which already covers EU states, the UK, EFTA, microstates including Andorra, and several candidates—an effort framed as key for euro ties in a more fragmented world. Transport & Connectivity: Catalonia has launched an €867,000 tender for a feasibility study of a 20-kilometre tram corridor linking La Seu d’Urgell and Andorra, with an estimated €250 million investment and a planned one-year study window. Corporate Growth Watch: Spanish drinks group Damm targets US$4.6B revenue by 2030, citing international expansion, UK growth and portfolio diversification, after reporting €2.01B revenue in 2025 and major manufacturing upgrades. Policy & Mobility Friction: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is rolling out across external Schengen borders, replacing passport stamps with biometric entry/exit registration—while Andorrans are exempt, many non-EU short-stay travellers face new admin steps. Wealth & Tax Planning: Black Privé reports Balearic reforms can cut spousal inheritance tax to 0% under Law 6/2025 and, for some cross-border owners, joint ownership of a €5m Mallorca property may eliminate annual wealth tax. Business-Adjacent Global Rankings: India’s passport slips to 125th in the Global Passport Index 2026 (Sweden tops), while still offering visa-free access to 26 countries—Andorra is listed among destinations requiring a visa.
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