AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Industrial Policy: The EU’s proposed “Made-in-EU” rules tie public procurement to local content and low-carbon standards, aiming to protect strategic sectors like EVs, batteries, solar and hydrogen—while Britain warns exclusion could hit its car industry. Automotive Expansion: Geely has entered the Swiss market via Emil Frey, debuting three NEV models in Zurich (E5, E2, STARRAY EM-i), with Liechtenstein flagged as a natural next step. Work Mobility Rules: Germany clarified visa and residence requirements for foreign IT specialists, noting EU citizens—and Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland—can work without extra entry visas. Trade & Industry Safeguards: The EU imposed provisional safeguards on grain-oriented electrical steel and transformer components, with tariff-rate quotas and price thresholds starting 25 September. Digital Banking in the Region: Crédit Agricole next bank became Switzerland’s first live user of Avaloq’s new mobile banking app, expanding secure self-service and faster feature rollouts. Health Approvals: EMA CHMP issued positive opinions for Merck’s KEYTRUDA plus PADCEV perioperative bladder cancer treatment, with a final EU decision expected in Q4 2026. Space & Research Access: CSA and Starlab are building a pathway for experiments from Swiss ground testing to ISS microgravity, with selected projects gaining free ISS access.
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