Sovereign Finance: Liechtenstein kept its Triple-A rating, with S&P citing low debt, deep reserves and budget surpluses even as it flags stagnation risk. Banking & Fintech: An EY barometer finds 57% of Swiss and Liechtenstein banks expect rising operating costs to be the biggest income strain, pushing modernization and intensifying pressure from fintech competition. Crypto Market Access: RULEMATCH won MiCA authorization from Liechtenstein’s FMA to run a crypto trading platform via its Vaduz-based entity, enabling EEA participant onboarding with RFQ trading and flexible settlement. Trade & Tariffs Watch: New U.S. Section 232 changes cut some rates for agricultural equipment, certain residential HVAC and qualifying mobile industrial machinery, while adding duties for aluminum lithographic plates and steel racks—an update importers and brokers need to reflect in filings. EU Border Operations: The EU’s entry/exit system is driving long queues across Europe; Greece is temporarily easing checks for British travellers, while airlines and Frontex warn disruption could last. Regional Connectivity: The EU Council approved talks to extend “Roam Like at Home” to the Western Balkans, expanding roaming benefits that already cover Liechtenstein. Science & Innovation Link: Nevis launched the Caribbean’s first space life sciences experiment with partners including the University of Zurich and the Switzerland and Liechtenstein space center.