AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Payments & Finance: EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says Turkey has expressed interest in joining the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which already covers EU states, the UK, EFTA and microstates including Andorra—an expansion that could reshape euro cross-border payments. Transport & Infrastructure: Catalonia has launched a €867,000 tender for a feasibility study of a 20km tram corridor linking La Seu d’Urgell and Andorra, with an estimated €250m total investment and possible cycling links and a spur toward Andorra–La Seu d’Urgell airport. Travel Rules & Mobility: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is rolling out across external Schengen borders, replacing passport stamps with biometric checks for short stays—while Andorra citizens are exempt, the system still affects many business and tourism travellers. Business Growth (Spain/Andorra market): Damm says it aims to double revenue by 2030, driven by international expansion and investments, including manufacturing and distribution arrangements that already cover Spain, Andorra, Gibraltar and Portugal. Tax & Wealth (cross-border angle): Black Privé reports Balearic reforms that cut spousal inheritance tax to 0% under Law 6/2025 and can reduce wealth tax to zero for certain joint ownership structures—relevant for ultra-high-net-worth cross-border planning. Carbon Pricing: A new overview ranks European carbon taxes, noting Andorra among countries that, in principle, cover a large share of emissions, though exemptions can reduce collection effectiveness.
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