AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEuropean Patent Cooperation: Moldova became the 40th member of the European Patent Organisation, with European patent applications automatically designating Moldova from 1 June—another step in integrating the country’s innovation ecosystem into Europe. EU Accession Timetables: The European Commission plans to propose opening the first negotiating “cluster” for Ukraine and Moldova on 16 June, with EU leaders set to decide two days later, as Hungary’s political shift reshapes the pace of talks. Schengen Border Tech Fallout: The EU’s Entry/Exit System is already causing major airport delays and long lines, while ETIAS is still expected only in late 2026—so travelers should plan for disruption now, not a new “visa” later. Liechtenstein in the Wider EU Orbit: Sky Deutschland’s extended ATP broadcasting deal explicitly includes Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and South Tyrol, keeping Liechtenstein tied into cross-border media rights. Green Transition Funding: Poland signed a 160 million euro programme under Norwegian and EEA grants, with Liechtenstein and Iceland among partners, targeting climate, energy, nature and circular economy projects.
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