EU-Andorra/San Marino Deal: The EU Council has greenlit the signing and provisional application of a comprehensive association agreement with Andorra and San Marino, aiming for closer ties and deeper participation in the EU’s enlarged internal market, with financial services access set to be gradual and tied to assessments of local regulatory and supervisory frameworks. Higher-Education Quality: A new debate on “learning for sustainability” argues that quality assurance can’t stop at whether sustainability is visible; agencies need practical ways to make it real, reviewable, and linked to what students actually learn. Visa Rules Watch: Germany published its 2026 list of 62 visa-free countries for short stays (up to 90 days in a 180-day period), and Andorra is included—useful for cross-border business travel planning. Fintech for SMEs: Statrys launched local account capabilities in five European markets for Hong Kong SMEs, letting firms route payments via local networks and potentially manage cross-border costs more tightly. Business & Compliance: A Guyana procurement dispute highlights how contractors can face suspension or debarment for misrepresenting facts or omitting key bid details—another reminder of the compliance pressure on project delivery.