EU-Integration Debate: French Co-Prince Emmanuel Macron used Meritxell Day to frame Europe as Andorra’s “natural horizon,” backing the EU Association Agreement while raising a live political question over how sovereignty and referendum timing fit together. Retail & Expansion: Castore is partnering again with Iberian distributor Albion 1879 to push into Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar, targeting a Castore flagship in Puerto Banús in 2027 as it reshuffles brand distribution after losses. Tourism & Air Access: Crystal Ski Holidays is adding six TUI Airways routes for winter 2027–28, including Newcastle–Toulouse-Blagnac with access to Andorra’s Soldeu, Pas de la Casa and Arinsal, signaling continued demand for easier regional travel. Business Context: A broader analysis argues tourism-heavy economies can be a “dangerous illusion,” noting even places like Monaco and Andorra don’t fit the simple “tourism makes countries rich” story. Regional Finance Tech: Cyprus is moving toward faster interbank transfers using a recipient mobile number proxy, with a possible 2027 rollout—an example of payments convenience trends relevant to small financial hubs.