Cross-border transport planning: Catalonia has launched a €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 total investment and a one-year study timeline. EU payments integration: The European Commission says Turkey is interested in joining the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which already covers EU states, the UK, EFTA countries and microstates including Andorra. Tax and wealth planning: A new analysis highlights Balearic reforms that can cut Spanish inheritance tax to zero for close relatives and, in some cases, reduce wealth tax exposure for high-value property owners—while UK inheritance tax risks remain for cross-border holders. Carbon pricing context: A Europe-wide review puts Norway at the top for carbon tax rates and notes that coverage varies widely; it flags that exemptions can undermine collection efficiency, including in countries such as Andorra. Luxury real estate demand signals: Marbella’s branded-residences segment is reported to command 75–175% resale premiums, backed by a €3.2 billion pipeline with 80% pre-sold. Mobility and travel friction: The EU’s Entry/Exit System is expanding across Schengen borders, replacing passport stamps with biometric checks for many short-stay travellers, while Andorra citizens are exempt.