AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBorder Tech & Travel Ops: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational, replacing passport stamps with biometric checks for non-EU travelers across 29 Schengen countries—though Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland are listed as exceptions in the coverage—so expect delays while countries “iron out wrinkles.” Trade & Market Access: India and Oman’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) kicks in June 1, expanding duty-free access (including textiles and agricultural goods) and adding another link to India’s growing network that already includes EFTA (with Liechtenstein). Media & Cross-Border Services: RTL Group has closed its acquisition of Sky Deutschland, extending coverage across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg with customer relationships including Liechtenstein. Energy & Industry Finance: The European Commission cleared €1.3bn in German support for renewable hydrogen projects tied to the EU Hydrogen Bank “auction as a service,” with eligibility extending to Iceland and Liechtenstein. Health & Pharma: AbbVie’s VENCLYXTO label was expanded across the EU plus Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein, and Bristol Myers Squibb’s Opdivo+AVD gained EU approval for advanced classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
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