AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBorder & Travel Tech: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is rolling into peak summer travel, replacing passport stamping with biometric checks (fingerprints and photos) for non-EU travellers—while Liechtenstein is explicitly included in the Schengen coverage, raising the stakes for queues and airport staffing. Crypto Regulation: MiCA’s July 1 deadline is set to squeeze Europe’s unlicensed crypto firms hard, with only a small fraction of previously registered providers reportedly finishing authorization—warning of major market contraction. Health & Medicines: The EU is moving forward on new cancer and rare-disease options, including Merck’s Keytruda+Padcev approval for certain bladder cancer patients and a positive CHMP opinion for Acadia’s DAYBU (trofinetide) for Rett syndrome symptoms. Swiss Economy Watch: Switzerland’s casino market dipped 2.1% in 2025 under a new concession cycle, with notable operator closures and online shifts. Public Safety: Heatwave impacts are forcing school closures and special schedules across parts of Europe, highlighting how climate stress can quickly become a governance issue.
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