EU-Andorra Deal: The EU Council has greenlit the signing and provisional application of a comprehensive association agreement with Andorra and San Marino, aiming for closer ties and participation in an enlarged internal market on equal rules, with financial services access set to be gradual and tied to assessments of regulatory and supervisory strength. Diplomacy & Innovation: Monaco marked Prince Albert II’s 21st anniversary with a diplomatic reception in Paris that also spotlighted aerospace and sustainability themes—an angle that matters for Andorra’s cross-border innovation links. Andorra in the Spotlight: A new report looks at Lionel Messi’s MiM Hotels footprint across Spain and Andorra, showing how luxury hospitality is turning into a broader lifestyle brand. Tech for Telecom Ops: Kenmei, backed by Telefónica, MasOrange and Andorra Telecom, is pushing intent-based agentic AI for autonomous network operations with a strong focus on human governance. Payments for SMEs: Statrys launched local account capabilities in five European markets for Hong Kong SMEs, improving control over cross-border payment costs (notably excluding Andorra in the SEPA IBAN coverage). Industry & Learning: A sustainability quality assurance discussion argues that universities must move from “sustainability visibility” to real, reviewable learning outcomes. Sports & Tourism: Pal Arinsal hosted a WHOOP UCI downhill World Series round where Jordan Williams won back-to-back Elite titles, reinforcing Andorra’s role as a high-profile venue for sport-driven tourism.