AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU-Andorra Deal: The EU Council has greenlit 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 under the same rules as the rest of the EU, with a progressive approach for financial services based on regulatory and supervisory assessments. Environment Cooperation: The agreement also sets up dialogue and cooperation in areas including the environment, research, education, social policy, consumer protection, culture, and regional cooperation—key for small states next to the EU. Monaco Links: Monaco marked Prince Albert II’s 21st anniversary with a Paris reception that highlighted growing bilateral ties with France and Andorra, while stressing environmental stewardship alongside space and sustainability themes. Sustainability in Education: A higher-education quality assurance discussion warns that “sustainability” language must translate into real, reviewable learning outcomes, not just visibility. Border Pressure for Travelers: Europe’s new biometric entry-exit system (EES) is causing long queues at some borders, with delays blamed on staffing and system teething issues.
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