AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoEU-Linked Security Shift: Switzerland’s defence minister Martin Pfister says Bern is “ready to take responsibility” for its own security while meeting European expectations, as the country plans to lift defence spending toward 1% of GDP by 2032 and admits air-defence gaps still need closing. Travel Rules Tighten: Thailand is rolling back visa-free stays for most nationalities from 60 days to 30, with enforcement set to start 15 days after official publication—an immediate hit for travellers from 93 countries, including many with British passports. Biotech Deal With Liechtenstein in Scope: SERB Pharmaceuticals will buy exclusive Idefirix (imlifidase) rights from Hansa Biopharma for €115m, covering the EU plus Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland, the UK and MENA, with closing expected within 60 days. Nordic-India Push: In Oslo, PM Narendra Modi is advancing a “green strategic partnership” with Norway and expanding India’s Nordic ties around clean energy, tech and sustainability. Local Angle: Liechtenstein’s presence shows up in the Idefirix licensing map, while the week’s broader EU-policy debate continues to frame Swiss-Liechtenstein regional positioning.
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