Liechtenstein Leadership in Sport: Alexander Ospelt narrowly won the FIS presidency, beating Johan Eliasch by 65 to 64 votes, with the election coming amid controversy and a late CEO resignation—another high-profile win for Liechtenstein’s influence beyond finance. Local Finance & Stability: Neue Bank highlights Liechtenstein’s “uncommon stability” as it pitches a private-banking model built on agile leadership, clear accountability, and long-term value. Digital Infrastructure Deal: Liechtenstein-based Gnomon Capital acquired Croatia’s DC North data centre operator, expanding into carrier-neutral colocation and disaster recovery as European demand for secure capacity keeps rising. Fintech Strategy Spotlight: A look at Liechtenstein’s fintech push argues the principality is competing through regulation, cross-border access, and specialization rather than scale—leveraging its long-standing financial expertise. Energy Costs Context: A global electricity-price ranking places Liechtenstein among the higher-cost European residential markets, underscoring how energy policy and infrastructure shape household bills. Cross-Border Policy Watch: Liechtenstein appears in broader Europe-wide connectivity and trade discussions, including Starlink’s expanding tier availability across Europe (including Liechtenstein) and EU “Made in Europe” sourcing proposals that would count Liechtenstein among eligible countries.