Public Media Debate: A new Insight argues that even as public service media face falling support and rising scepticism, their mission still matters—pointing to Liechtenstein’s own experience with Radio Liechtenstein’s referendum-driven shutdown as a cautionary tale about what communities lose when public broadcasting is cut. EU Climate Policy: The European Commission unveiled a major overhaul of the EU Emissions Trading System, proposing slower tightening from 2031, longer free allowances tied to clean-investment plans, and a new 2040 electricity target of 46%—a move supporters call “savvy” but critics warn could weaken climate goals. Swiss Banking Oversight: A history of Swiss banking regulation after the Credit Suisse collapse highlights how scandals and foreign pressure pushed reforms, while parliamentary resistance and lobbying have repeatedly slowed tougher enforcement. Liechtenstein in the EU ETS Link: The EU ETS is described as applying across the EU plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, and being linked with Switzerland’s system—making the ETS reform directly relevant for Liechtenstein’s carbon-cost environment. Trade Diplomacy (Liechtenstein in FIT): New Zealand’s trade minister Todd McClay discusses the FIT partnership’s push to reduce barriers, with Liechtenstein listed among the small-market members—relevant for how Liechtenstein’s exporters may seek more predictable rules.