Abortion Referendum Clash: Crown Prince Alois says he will veto Liechtenstein’s popular initiative to decriminalize early-pregnancy abortion, arguing time limits don’t sufficiently protect life and backing a criminal-law framework with medical indications. EU Digital Border Friction: A new biometric Entry/Exit System is driving long queues and missed flights across Europe, with Heathrow warning travellers heading to Schengen states to plan for extra delays. Liechtenstein in International Finance Scrutiny: A US DOJ probe into Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s money flows reportedly includes banks and networks linked through the UK, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and the UAE, raising questions about cross-border compliance. Regional Environmental Data Cooperation: The EEA Management Board endorsed Ukraine as a cooperating country for EEA and Eionet, expanding pan-European environmental monitoring and recovery work tied to the war’s cross-border impacts. Tax Treaty Push (Liechtenstein Mentioned): The Philippines is negotiating and renegotiating double taxation agreements, including talks with Liechtenstein, to attract foreign investment and reduce double-tax burdens. EU Trade Politics (EFTA/Mercosur): Switzerland’s House rejected the EFTA–Mercosur free trade deal, with votes against including farmer support measures and the EU deforestation regulation.