EU-Andorra/San Marino Deal: The EU Council has authorised the signing and provisional application of a comprehensive association agreement with Andorra and San Marino, aiming to deepen ties and expand participation in an enlarged internal market on equal terms, with financial services access set to be gradual and dependent on assessments of regulatory and supervisory soundness. Andorra Business Tech: Andorra Telecom is among the operators backing Kenmei, a Valencia-based firm developing intent-based agentic AI for autonomous network operations, positioning governance as a key requirement for any network actions. Hospitality & Investment: Lionel Messi’s MiM Hotels continues to expand its luxury boutique footprint across Spain and Andorra, with properties managed by Meliá under The Meliá Collection while keeping the MiM brand identity. Cross-border Payments: Statrys launched local account capabilities for Hong Kong SMEs in the UK, Germany, Luxembourg, Denmark and Liechtenstein, letting businesses route payments via local networks and manage costs more directly (notably excluding Andorra and the Vatican for euro IBAN coverage). Travel & Mobility: Germany confirmed a 2026 visa-free list for short stays (up to 90 days) that includes Andorra, Monaco and San Marino, supporting easier business travel and tourism flows.