Border Tech & Travel Flows: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is still triggering major airport queues, with some travelers facing up to five hours of delays as biometrics collection strains staffing; the EU rejected calls to pause EES for summer, while Frontex’s optional pre-registration app is meant to smooth processing but depends on which countries have adopted it. Liechtenstein in the Mix (EES & Trade): EES coverage explicitly includes Liechtenstein, and the same week highlights Liechtenstein-linked trade momentum via EFTA deals and cross-border business partnerships. EFTA Trade Boost for Food Exports: Vietnam’s seafood exporters gained fresh access after Vietnam-EFTA talks concluded, with the deal covering Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein and pushing producers toward higher-value, compliant products. Wealthtech & Banking Automation: BIL Suisse renewed its long-running strategic partnership with Avaloq, extending core banking and automation services and focusing on secure integration, KYC strengthening, and third-party fintech connectivity. Sanctions & Metals: A US appeals court affirmed sanctions against Liechtenstein gold trader Rheingold Edelmetall, keeping restrictions tied to dealings involving Russian-linked gold procurement. AI Distribution Rulebook: In the EU, an antitrust order forced WhatsApp to reopen access for ChatGPT across the EEA (including Liechtenstein), underscoring how regulators can reshape AI market access through competition enforcement. Payments for SMEs: Statrys added local account capabilities for Hong Kong SMEs in Liechtenstein and four other European markets, aiming to reduce cross-border payment costs via local payment rails.