Liechtenstein in EU trade talks: Switzerland’s House of Representatives has rejected the EFTA–Mercosur free trade deal, voting 96–86, with farmers’ support measures and the EU deforestation rules both turned down—an outcome that matters for Liechtenstein’s wider EFTA trade agenda. Defense finance with Liechtenstein in the loop: The EU’s SAFE defense program keeps expanding: Greece has signed on for up to €787.7m in long-term loans for surveillance, secure communications and counter-drone tech, while Canada’s entry opens procurement opportunities for EFTA states including Liechtenstein. Made-in-Europe push: VW, Stellantis and Renault are urging EU policymakers to reward local content under “Made in Europe,” proposing 70% local value thresholds—directly relevant to Liechtenstein-linked supply chains and cross-border manufacturing. Liechtenstein leadership in sport: Liechtenstein’s Alexander Ospelt has been elected FIS president, narrowly beating Johan Eliasch, with a focus on transparency. Tech and spectrum: Open Cosmos says it’s seeking an ITU extension for its sovereign broadband satellite constellation, citing launch force majeure and relying on Liechtenstein-held Ka-band spectrum filings. India–EFTA business momentum: India’s Piyush Goyal is in Switzerland to advance TEPA implementation with a focus on pharma and investment flows, reinforcing the India–EFTA economic track that includes Liechtenstein.