AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTax Treaties & Investment Push: The Philippines is renegotiating double-tax agreements with Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong, and is also working on new treaties with Liechtenstein (plus Cambodia, Laos and Ireland) to make foreign investment cheaper and more predictable. EU Trade & Regulation: Switzerland’s parliament rejected the EFTA-Mercosur free trade deal, including farmer support and the EU deforestation rules, with debate raising the prospect of a referendum. EU–EFTA Cooperation: EU Council conclusions set out closer ties with non-EU Western European partners, explicitly naming Liechtenstein among the covered relationships. Defense Finance via SAFE: Greece signed up to the EU’s SAFE defense loans, gaining access to up to €787.7m for surveillance, secure communications and counter-drone tech. Cross-border Security: A large joint statement condemned a drone attack targeting electrical infrastructure outside the Barakah nuclear plant in the UAE, calling it a violation of international law. Local Mobility Rules: Budapest tightened discounted student pass eligibility for foreign students, requiring proof of a Hungarian residential address.
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