AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFIS Leadership Shake-up: Liechtenstein lawyer Alexander Ospelt narrowly defeated Johan Eliasch to become the next president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation, winning 65–64 at a Belgrade congress; Eliasch conceded while alleging IOC influence and warning FIS must protect its independence, as the vote was moved up and paper ballots were adopted amid mistrust. Liechtenstein in the Spotlight: The result puts a Liechtenstein figure at the helm of a major winter-sports body, with athlete and federation concerns about transparency and governance now likely to intensify. Local Economy Signal: Liechtenstein-based Gnomon Capital agreed to acquire Croatian data-centre operator DC North, expanding the principality’s footprint in European digital infrastructure. Sovereign Finance Watch: Liechtenstein retained its S&P Triple-A rating with a stable outlook, supported by low debt and deep reserves despite expected stagnation. Cross-Border Policy Pressure: EU Entry/Exit System (EES) delays are expected to hit Schengen tourism hard, with warnings of multi-hour queues and knock-on effects for visitor numbers and spending.
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