AGP Executive Report

AI & Data Infrastructure in Andorra: OCTOPiAN says it has signed a protocol with Andorra-based ASC Group/AiTEK FACTORY to back AI technology and finance a sovereign data centre in Andorra, targeting 25–50 MW capacity and a pre-agreed credit line of up to €750 million, with work now coordinated with local authorities. GDPR Update: A new explainer marks the GDPR’s eighth anniversary and points to what’s next, including the EU’s Digital Omnibus push and rising enforcement pressure after a record year of fines. World Cup Countdown (Iraq): Iraq released official World Cup portraits as coach Graham Arnold finalises line-up decisions in the US, with the team set to open against Norway on June 17 after friendlies that included a win over Andorra and a loss to Venezuela that dropped them to 57th in FIFA’s live rankings. Andorra in the Football Mix: A friendly roundup notes Kosovo’s 3–0 win over Andorra and other international results, keeping Andorra’s name in the wider pre-tournament spotlight. Relocation Costs (Spain/Andorra/Monaco): A new book, Quiet Capitals, compares 10-year property, residency and tax costs for ultra-high-net-worth families moving to Spain, Andorra or Monaco, highlighting tightening rules and key deadlines. Travel & Rules: A UK mother says she was blocked from an easyJet flight after her passport issue date failed a “less than 10 years” rule, leaving her £700 out of pocket. Local Tech Partnership: iRemotech and bare.link announced free link management and URL shortening tools for iRemotech customers supporting mobile-first workflows.

Andorra-France Relations: Minister (ret.) Maria Ubach Font received the French Legion of Honour (Knight) at a ceremony at the French Embassy in Andorra, recognising her diplomatic career and her work strengthening ties between Andorra and France. World Cup Build-Up (Andorra in the spotlight): Iraq’s return to the 2026 World Cup is being framed as a long, hard road back to the top, with recent friendlies including a win over Andorra and a 1-1 draw with Spain; Iraq also dropped to 57th in the latest live FIFA rankings after a defeat by Venezuela. Tech for Andorra-based businesses: iRemotech and bare.link announced a partnership giving iRemotech customers free link shortening and link management tools to support mobile-first workflows. Relocation Costs (Spain/Andorra/Monaco): A new book, Quiet Capitals, models the 10-year property, residency and tax costs of moving to Spain, Andorra or Monaco, pointing to tightening rules and key filing deadlines. Travel Rules Reminder: A UK mum was reportedly blocked from an easyJet flight over a passport issue-date rule, leaving her £700 out of pocket.

Plus Ultra Court Case: Former Spanish PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has asked a National Court judge to clarify how a key mobile phone was obtained in the U.S. in the Plus Ultra bailout probe, including who authorized the data extraction and how message authenticity was verified, after U.S. permission was sought to use the phone’s content in a potential trial. Andorra-France Diplomacy: Minister (ret.) Maria Ubach Font received the French Legion of Honour’s Knight insignia at the French Embassy in Andorra, recognising her diplomatic career and work strengthening ties between Andorra and France. Iraq World Cup Build-Up: Iraq’s World Cup momentum continues to make headlines: the team has been questioned at Chicago’s airport, dropped to 57th in FIFA’s live rankings after a 2-0 loss to Venezuela, and is preparing for its final friendly test ahead of the tournament. Tech in Andorra: iRemotech and bare.link announced a partnership giving iRemotech customers free link shortening and link management tools for mobile-first business workflows. World Cup Warm-Up With Andorra: Iraq’s preparations included a win over Andorra and a 1-1 draw with Spain, with fans packing Chicago ahead of the opener.

Andorra-France Relations: Former Andorran foreign minister Maria Ubach Font was made a Knight of the French Legion of Honour at a ceremony at the French Embassy in Andorra, with Head of Government Xavier Espot present, recognizing her diplomatic career and work strengthening ties between the two countries. World Cup Build-Up (Andorra in focus): Iraq’s World Cup preparations continued with a 2-0 friendly defeat to Venezuela in Chicago, a result that dropped Iraq to 57th in the live FIFA rankings; the same campaign included a win over Andorra and a 1-1 draw with Spain. Digital Business in Andorra: Escaldes-Engordany-based iRemotech teamed up with bare.link to give iRemotech customers free link shortening and link management tools, aimed at simplifying mobile-first workflows and remote device operations. Women’s Football (Andorra nearby): Azerbaijan’s women will finish their UEFA European Qualifiers campaign on June 9 against North Macedonia, with Andorra currently bottom of the group standings. Local Sports Results: In women’s qualifiers, Hungary beat Andorra 6-1, while Kosovo’s friendly win over Andorra ended 3-0.

Andorra-France Diplomacy: Minister (ret.) Maria Ubach Font was named a Knight of the Legion of Honour at a ceremony at the French Embassy in Andorra, with Xavier Espot present, recognising her long diplomatic career and work strengthening ties between the two countries. Mobile Work Tech: iRemotech and bare.link announced a partnership giving iRemotech customers free link shortening and link management tools, aimed at simplifying mobile-first workflows for distributed operations. Women’s Football Qualifiers: Azerbaijan will finish its UEFA Women’s European Qualifiers campaign on June 9 against North Macedonia, with Andorra currently bottom of the group on 1 point. World Cup Warm-ups (Andorra in the mix): In recent friendlies, Kosovo beat Andorra 3-0, while other World Cup preparations continue across Europe and beyond. Andorra in the spotlight (demographics): A global fertility-rate roundup lists Andorra among the lowest-fertility countries, highlighting the wider trend of population stagnation and aging across Europe. Local Sports TV Guide: Kosovo vs Andorra is listed for June 7 with broadcast times across multiple countries, including Disney+ Premium and ViX options.

Andorra in the spotlight: Andorra’s Maria Ubach Font was named a Knight of the French Legion of Honour, with France citing her long diplomatic career and work strengthening ties between Andorra and France. Football, with Andorra in the mix: Kosovo host Andorra in a friendly on Sunday night, with Andorra arriving on the back of a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein that ended a long winless run. Women’s qualifiers: Azerbaijan will finish its UEFA Women’s European Qualifiers campaign against North Macedonia on June 9, with Andorra sitting bottom of Group 3 on 1 point ahead of the final round. World Cup warm-ups: Iraq play Venezuela on June 9 after drawing Spain 1-1 and beating Andorra in pre-tournament matches, as they fine-tune ahead of their 2026 opener. Local culture & sport: Andorra’s name also appears in a wider fertility-rate roundup, where Andorra is listed among the lowest-fertility countries.

Andorra in the spotlight: Andorra’s national team kept its World Cup warm-up momentum going with a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein, while Kosovo head to Andorra for a friendly on Sunday after a strong home record and a recent streak-snapping victory. Local sport calendar: Sunday’s international friendlies also include Cyprus vs Liechtenstein and other World Cup tune-ups, with Kosovo vs Andorra listed as a key match for fans tracking Andorra’s build-up. Diplomatic milestone: Former Andorran foreign minister Maria Ubach Font was awarded the French Legion of Honour (Knight) at a ceremony at the French Embassy in Andorra, recognising her long diplomatic career and ties with France. Tech and business note: Mercuryo, based in Nicosia, says it has been ranked 60th in Sifted’s Southern Europe “fastest-growing startups” list, highlighting rapid payments growth across the region. Global context: A UN General Assembly resolution on internally displaced persons and refugees from Abkhazia and South Ossetia was adopted, with Georgia leading the initiative.

Local Diplomacy: Andorra’s former foreign minister Maria Ubach Font was awarded the French Legion of Honour’s Knight insignia at the French Embassy in Andorra, in recognition of her diplomatic career and work strengthening ties with France. Digital Policy & Trust: Andorra’s Data Protection Agency and National Cybersecurity Agency leaders say the country’s small scale can be a strength for privacy and security, stressing prevention, awareness, and agile protection models. Tech Infrastructure: Andorra Digital is set to host “Cloud Data Services: A New Catalogue of Opportunities” on June 10 at the Andorra la Vella Congress Centre, unveiling a new official cloud services catalogue aimed at boosting digital sovereignty and adoption. Sports (Andorra on the pitch): Kosovo host Andorra in a friendly on Sunday, with Andorra coming off a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein and looking to build momentum ahead of Nations League plans. International Spotlight: Forbes says football icon Lionel Messi has reached billionaire status with an estimated $1.1bn net worth, underscoring the growing commercialization of elite sport. Demographics Watch: A global fertility-rate roundup lists Andorra among the lowest, at about 1.10 children per woman.

Legion d’Honneur for Andorra: Former Foreign Affairs minister Maria Ubach Font received the French Legion of Honour’s Knight insignia at a ceremony at the French Embassy in Andorra, with Head of Government Xavier Espot present, recognising her diplomatic career and work strengthening ties between Andorra and France. Andorra in the spotlight (football): Andorra take on Kosovo in a World Cup warm-up friendly on Sunday, with Andorra arriving on the back of a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein that ended a long winless run. International match guide: Kosovo vs Andorra is listed for broadcast in multiple countries, including Disney+ Premium in several Latin American markets and ViX in the U.S., with Spain coverage at 19:00. Local digital push: Andorra Digital is set to host “Cloud Data Services: A New Catalogue of Opportunities” on Wednesday 10 June at the Andorra la Vella Congress Centre, aimed at businesses and institutions looking at cloud services with security and digital sovereignty guarantees. Demography watch: A new fertility-rate roundup places Andorra among the lowest in 2025, highlighting a wider trend of population stagnation and ageing across Europe and Asia.

World Cup warm-up spotlight: Iraq held European champions Spain to a 1-1 draw in La Coruña, with Ferran Torres scoring in the 16th minute and Mirjas Dusque equalising at 27’ as both sides rotated heavily ahead of the 2026 tournament. Andorra football: Andorra’s national team continued its momentum with a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein in a friendly, a result that snapped a long winless run and sets up further Nations League-style preparation. Sunday fixtures: Liechtenstein host Cyprus in Vaduz, while Kosovo take on Andorra in another friendly—both teams are using the matches as World Cup-missed warm-ups. Local sports calendar: Andorra vs Liechtenstein is listed for today’s men’s friendly coverage, with additional international friendlies also running across the day. Digital policy in Andorra: Andorra’s data protection and cybersecurity leaders renewed focus on privacy-by-design and building a trusted digital model, alongside plans for cloud services and potential data-centre discussions. Business & community: Andorra la Vella’s wider region keeps an eye on retail expansion and events, with major store openings tied to big summer visitor demand.

World Cup Warm-Ups: Argentina and Honduras meet in Texas as Messi’s side continues its tune-up run, while Brazil hosts Egypt in Cleveland ahead of the tournament. Local Sports Spotlight: Andorra’s national team is in action in a friendly against Liechtenstein, with recent results putting extra focus on the squad’s momentum. Andorra Football Pathways: Andorra is listed among teams in upcoming FIBA youth tournaments (U18 and U16 EuroBasket Division C), keeping attention on grassroots development. Digital Policy & Security: Andorra’s Data Protection Agency and National Cybersecurity Agency leaders discuss building trust without slowing innovation, alongside plans for a potential 50 MW data centre and a “Cloud Data Services” event at the Andorra la Vella Congress Centre on 10 June. EU Association Talks: Andorra expands its EU association agreement “State Pact” with business and union bodies to broaden input as negotiations move forward.

Andorra-EU talks broaden: Andorra’s government has added business and union groups to the “State Pact” steering its association agreement bid with the EU, aiming to keep the public informed and better coordinate political, economic and social actors as negotiations with Brussels move forward. Digital trust in focus: In interviews and a major upcoming event, Andorra’s data protection and cybersecurity chiefs stress prevention, awareness and agile protection for a small but highly connected country, while Andorra Digital prepares its 10 June “Cloud Data Services” showcase for businesses and institutions. Health policy update: A minister says decriminalizing abortion is finished but could be delayed by negotiations with the Catholic Church. Sports, with local relevance: Andorra’s national team is in the spotlight again after a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein, with friendly fixtures also featuring Andorra in the World Cup warm-up schedule. Community and culture: A family donkey-trekking travel piece highlights the Spanish Pyrenees experience, while a separate report notes Andorra’s “Andorra Suite” themed hospitality concept abroad.

EU Association Talks: Andorra is widening its EU association agreement “State Pact” by adding business and union bodies, including the Andorran Trade Union (USdA), the Andorran Business Confederation (CEA), the Chamber of Commerce and professional groups, to keep the public informed and coordinate work after Brussels negotiations wrapped. Digital Trust & Cybersecurity: Andorra’s Data Protection Agency and National Cybersecurity Agency leaders say small-scale proximity can help build a stronger culture of privacy and faster, tailored security for critical infrastructure. Cloud Push for AI: Andorra Digital will host “Cloud Data Services: A New Catalogue of Opportunities” on June 10 at the Andorra la Vella Congress Centre, unveiling a cloud services catalogue aimed at secure, sovereign contracting for public and private organisations. Abortion Law Update: A minister says a fully drafted bill to decriminalize abortion is ready, but it won’t be advanced until talks with the Holy See conclude. Sports (Andorra on the pitch): Andorra’s national team continues its friendly run, with recent coverage highlighting matches involving Andorra, including the 2-0 win over Liechtenstein and upcoming fixtures.

World Cup Warm-Ups: Andorra’s national team kept its momentum with a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein, while Spain and Iraq played out a 1-1 friendly in A Coruña as both sides fine-tune for the 2026 tournament. International Diplomacy: The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on the status of internally displaced persons and refugees from Abkhazia and South Ossetia, launched by Georgia and backed by 107 countries. Digital Policy in Andorra: The Andorran Data Protection Agency and the National Cybersecurity Agency stressed “proximity” as a strength for building trust, with Andorra Digital also outlining a June 10 event on cloud services and a possible 50 MW data centre under review. EU Association Talks: Andorra expanded the State Pact observer group for its EU association agreement bid by adding business and union bodies to broaden input as negotiations continue. Health Law: An Andorran minister confirmed a fully drafted abortion decriminalization bill, but said it won’t move forward until talks with the Holy See conclude. Education Warnings: Ghana’s GTEC flagged 70 unrecognised tertiary institutions, urging students to verify accreditation before enrolling.

World Cup Warm-Up: Andorra’s national team are set to host Liechtenstein in a men’s friendly today, with the match listed for 6:50 a.m. local time and live coverage via FSP; the wider slate also includes France vs Ivory Coast and Spain vs Iraq as teams fine-tune squads ahead of the 2026 tournament. Digital Trust & Cybersecurity: Andorra’s Data Protection Agency head Jèssica Obiols and National Cybersecurity Agency chief Jordi Ubach both stress that small-country proximity can help build a culture of privacy and faster, tailored security for critical infrastructure. Cloud & Data Infrastructure: Andorra Digital will hold a business event on 10 June at the Andorra la Vella Congress Centre to showcase a new official cloud services catalogue, while discussions continue around a potential 50 MW data centre tied to digital sovereignty and competitiveness. EU Association Talks: Andorra’s government has expanded the EU association agreement “State Pact” observer group by adding business and union bodies to broaden input as negotiations move toward possible implementation. Health Policy: An Andorran minister says a bill to decriminalize abortion is fully drafted but won’t advance until talks with the Holy See conclude.

World Cup Warmups (Andorra on the pitch): Thursday’s international friendlies put Spain and France in the spotlight, with Spain hosting Iraq in A Coruña and France taking on Ivory Coast in Nantes as both sides fine-tune squads ahead of the 2026 tournament. Local Sports Listings: Andorra vs Liechtenstein is listed for 6:50 a.m., with France vs Ivory Coast and Spain vs Iraq also on the day’s schedule. EU Ties & Governance: Andorra expanded its EU association agreement “State Pact” by adding business and union groups as observer members, aiming to keep the public informed as negotiations move forward. Abortion Law Update: An Andorran minister says a decriminalization bill is finished, but it won’t be advanced until talks with the Holy See conclude. Anti–Money Laundering Step: Andorra approved accession to the Council of Europe Warsaw Convention to strengthen cooperation against money laundering and terrorism financing. Education Warning: Ghana’s tertiary regulator, GTEC, flagged 70 unrecognised institutions worldwide, including some linked to Andorra, urging extra caution over credentials.