EU-Andorra/San Marino Deal: The EU Council has greenlit an association agreement with Andorra and San Marino, paving the way for their participation in an enlarged internal market on “level playing field” terms, with financial services access set to be gradual and tied to assessments of regulatory and supervisory soundness. EU Council Authorization: The same decision authorises the agreement’s signature and provisional application, aiming to deepen dialogue and cooperation across areas like research, education, social policy, the environment and consumer protection. Local Economy & Trade: CEMA’s “Farmers First” initiative is boosting rural commerce in Vella la Vella by helping cocoa and copra farmers sell via local agents, increasing cash circulation and supporting new small trade stores. Business & Finance Tech: Kenmei, backed by Telefónica, MasOrange and Andorra Telecom and partnering with Microsoft, is pushing intent-based agentic AI for autonomous network operations. Cross-border Payments: Statrys launched local account capabilities in five European markets for Hong Kong SMEs, letting firms route payments via local networks to manage costs more directly. Visa Rules Watch: Germany published its 2026 list of 62 visa-free countries for up to 90 days (no work allowed), which includes Andorra and San Marino.