EU-Andorra 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 bring both microstates into an enlarged, homogeneous internal market on a level playing field, with financial services access set to be gradual and dependent on assessments of regulatory and supervisory soundness. Diplomatic Context: The same week also highlighted Monaco’s 21st anniversary of Prince Albert II’s accession with a reception in Paris, underscoring continued regional diplomacy involving Andorra. Tech & Compliance Risk: A U.S. federal order forces workers to install a White House app tied to a $1.4m contract, with reporting pointing to code linked to Elfsight—marketed as based in Andorra but with an active Russian operation—raising fresh questions for data handling and sanctions-era vendor controls. Business & Mobility Angle: Separate coverage on tax-friendly jurisdictions and visa-free entry lists reflects ongoing interest in cross-border relocation and mobility rules, themes that matter for Andorra’s finance and services ecosystem.