AGP Executive Report

FIFA Power Play: Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for FIFA’s 211 federations to back a private investment plan (Fifa Forward Enterprise) that could funnel up to $40m per association—raising the big question of whether he can secure 106 votes at the March 2027 Congress. Climate & Industry: Europe’s heatwave fallout is now hitting logistics too, with the Rhine and Danube running unusually low and threatening shipping capacity and major industrial supply chains. EU Climate Policy: The European Commission proposes Emissions Trading System reforms that would loosen the pace from 2031, shifting more pressure onto non-trading sectors to meet overall climate goals. Local Arts & Culture Screen: HBO Max has locked a pan-European deal for Catherine Zeta-Jones’ revenge thriller “Kill Jackie,” with availability across multiple European countries including Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein Business Spotlight: Neutrik’s Liechtenstein-rooted pro-audio brand continues expanding via Neutrik Americas, led by Chris Neethling. Health in the Region: The European Commission authorized Pfizer-BioNTech’s 2026-2027 XFG-adapted COVID-19 vaccine, with marketing authorization covering EU states plus Liechtenstein and Norway.

Local Arts & Media: HBO Max has struck a pan-European deal for the Catherine Zeta-Jones revenge thriller Kill Jackie, with availability confirmed for Switzerland and Liechtenstein among other markets. Arts & Culture Publishing: The European releases its Summer 2026 edition, featuring interviews and reporting across climate, AI, finance, travel and lifestyle, plus two world exclusives. Sports Governance: FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a World Cup rights spin-off company is drawing sharp pushback from UEFA and others, with emergency talks set to follow. Climate Policy: The EU is proposing a slower Emissions Trading System reform from 2031, including longer free allowances tied to climate investment plans—raising concerns about extra emissions. Health & Community Impact: The European Commission has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech’s 2026–2027 XFG-adapted COVID-19 vaccine for EU countries, explicitly including Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein Business Spotlight: Neutrik Americas’ president Chris Neethling highlights how the Liechtenstein-founded pro-audio firm has expanded globally beyond its XLR legacy. Outdoor Challenge (Regional Interest): Ultra-runner Sophie Grant is attempting a record-fast crossing of the Via Alpina route that includes Liechtenstein.

Liechtenstein in the spotlight (media): HBO Max has struck a pan-European deal for the Catherine Zeta-Jones revenge thriller Kill Jackie, with availability confirmed for Switzerland and Liechtenstein (via Prime Video in many territories) ahead of next year’s debut. Arts & culture (museums): Jessica Morgan is set to return to Tate as director of the Tate museum network from January 1, 2027, taking over from Maria Balshaw as the institution faces financial strain. Local arts (collections): Hilti Art Foundation’s Abstract exhibition continues to host Kandinsky’s Improvisation 21 (on view until May 17, 2027), alongside major new acquisitions. Arts & entertainment (theme parks): Intamin has acquired UK immersive attractions specialist Simworx out of administration, keeping 28 employees and continuing its motion-simulator and 4D theatre work. Local relevance (public service media): A piece reflects on Liechtenstein’s public broadcaster Radio Liechtenstein, which ended after a 2024 referendum—raising questions about what public media still delivers today.

Pro Audio Spotlight: Neutrik’s Liechtenstein roots are getting a fresh U.S. spotlight as Chris Neethling, President of Neutrik Americas, talks about how the company’s connector legacy has grown into a wider pro-audio and connectivity portfolio. Streaming & Film: HBO Max has locked in a pan-European run for Catherine Zeta-Jones revenge thriller Kill Jackie, with Liechtenstein included among the rollout territories and U.S. rights landing on AMC+. Arts Publishing: The European releases its Summer 2026 edition, packed with interviews and features spanning AI, finance, cybersecurity, climate, travel and lifestyle. Immersive Attractions: Intamin expands its portfolio by acquiring UK immersive attractions specialist Simworx out of administration, keeping operations running and preserving a team behind motion and 4D experiences. Museum & Art News: The Louvre’s Apollo Gallery reopens after the crown jewels heist, while the Tate network appoints Jessica Morgan as director from 2027; plus a Kandinsky acquisition for the Hilti Art Foundation and a new Agnes Martin work for Remai Modern. Public Media Debate (Liechtenstein angle): A new piece revisits the fallout from Liechtenstein’s public broadcaster Radio Liechtenstein shutting down after a referendum, arguing public service media still matter more than ever.

Streaming & TV: HBO Max has struck a pan-European deal for the Catherine Zeta-Jones revenge thriller series Kill Jackie, with premieres planned across multiple countries including Liechtenstein, and AMC+ taking US rights. Arts Publishing: The European releases its Summer 2026 edition, featuring interviews and features spanning AI, finance, climate, travel and lifestyle, plus two world exclusives. Liechtenstein Culture & Museums: The Hilti Art Foundation highlights major art news: Kandinsky’s Improvisation 21 is on view until 17 May 2027, alongside new acquisitions including works by Agnes Martin and others. Local Arts Industry: Liechtenstein-based Intamin expands into immersive attractions by acquiring UK firm Simworx, keeping its team and continuing operations. Public Media Debate (Liechtenstein angle): A new insight piece revisits how public service media in Liechtenstein ended after a referendum, and why the mission still matters. EU/Global Arts Business: The Louvre’s Apollo Gallery reopens after the crown jewels heist, and Jessica Morgan is named director of the Tate network starting 1 Jan 2027.

Climate & Politics: Alastair Campbell’s diary argues the case for climate crisis denial is collapsing as extreme heat and wildfire evacuations keep escalating across Europe and beyond. Sport & Liechtenstein: Ultra-runner Sophie Grant (42) is chasing the fastest known Via Alpina crossing, a 2,000km route that includes Liechtenstein and aims to smash current men’s and women’s records. Arts & Culture (Museums): The Louvre’s Apollo Gallery has reopened after the crown jewels heist exposed security gaps, while Jessica Morgan is set to become director of the Tate network from January 1, 2027. Art Acquisitions: The Hilti Art Foundation highlights new works on view, including Kandinsky’s “Improvisation 21,” alongside a major Agnes Martin acquisition. Media & Streaming: AMC+ has acquired US rights to Catherine Zeta-Jones thriller “Kill Jackie,” with Liechtenstein included among territories where Prime Video previously held rights. Local Media Debate: A new piece reflects on why public service media still matters, pointing to Liechtenstein’s own experience with Radio Liechtenstein’s shutdown after a referendum. Tech/Finance (Liechtenstein link): A Russian sanctioned stablecoin (A7A5) reportedly appeared on Binance and “Liechtenstein Cryptoasset” platforms before pages were removed. Business/Entertainment Industry: Paramount pauses its $111bn Warner merger as US antitrust challenges intensify, despite EU conditional approval. Travel/Identity (Passport): Liechtenstein sits in the Henley Passport Index top tier, ranked ninth globally. Immersive Attractions: Intamin Group acquires UK immersive attractions specialist Simworx out of administration, keeping operations running from the UK.

Sanctions & Crypto: A Russian $100B stablecoin tied to sanctions-evasion infrastructure (A7A5/WA7A5) briefly appeared on Binance and Liechtenstein Cryptoasset pages before being pulled after questions—highlighting how crypto marketing can slip past restrictions. Hollywood Deal Watch: Paramount paused its $111B Warner merger for nearly a year as US antitrust challenges continue, even after EU conditional approval. Arts & Museums: The Louvre’s Apollo Gallery reopened after the crown-jewels heist exposed security gaps, while Jessica Morgan was named director of the Tate network starting Jan 1, 2027. Liechtenstein Arts Spotlight: The Hilti Art Foundation is showing Kandinsky’s Improvisation 21 (until May 17, 2027) alongside new acquisitions including Agnes Martin and Mark Rothko. Entertainment Streaming: AMC+ acquired US rights to Catherine Zeta-Jones revenge thriller Kill Jackie, launching in fall. Immersive Attractions: Intamin group acquired UK immersive specialist Simworx out of administration, keeping 28 jobs and continuing motion-simulator and 4D theatre work.

Hollywood Business: Paramount has paused its $111bn Warner merger for nearly a year as US antitrust challenges continue, even after EU conditional approval—so the biggest media deal now waits on court decisions. Liechtenstein & Art World: The Hilti Art Foundation highlights fresh acquisitions, including Kandinsky’s “Improvisation 21” (on view until 17 May 2027) and Agnes Martin’s “Tranquility,” newly acquired by Remai Modern. Museums & Leadership: Jessica Morgan is set to become director of the Tate network from 1 January 2027, returning after leading Dia Art Foundation—while the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery reopens nine months after the crown jewels heist. Immersive Entertainment: Intamin expands via the acquisition of UK immersive attractions specialist Simworx, keeping operations running and preserving a team behind motion simulators and 4D experiences. Screen Culture: AMC+ has secured US rights to Catherine Zeta-Jones revenge thriller “Kill Jackie,” launching in fall, with Liechtenstein included among territories already covered by Prime Video. Travel & Mobility (for locals): Liechtenstein appears in the Henley Passport Index group ranked ninth, while Malaysia stays seventh and India slips to 81st.

Hollywood Business: Paramount has paused its $111bn Warner merger for nearly a year as US antitrust challenges continue, even after EU conditional approval—leaving a possible restart for 2027. Liechtenstein & Travel: The Henley Passport Index 2026 puts Liechtenstein among the world’s top passports in ninth place, while Malaysia holds seventh and India slips to 81st. Arts & Museums: Jessica Morgan is set to return to the Tate as director of the museum network from Jan 1, 2027, as the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery reopens after a major crown-jewels security breach. Art in Liechtenstein: The Hilti Art Foundation highlights Kandinsky’s Improvisation 21 (on view until May 17, 2027) and notes new acquisitions including works by Agnes Martin. Entertainment: AMC+ has secured US rights to Catherine Zeta-Jones’ revenge thriller Kill Jackie, launching this fall. Local Industry: Intamin Group has acquired UK immersive attractions specialist Simworx out of administration, keeping 28 employees and continuing operations. Public Media: A new Insight piece looks at why public service media still matters, even as support and funding come under pressure.

Hollywood Deal Watch: Paramount has paused its planned $111 billion merger with Warner for nearly a year as US antitrust challenges continue, even though the EU already approved the deal with conditions. Arts Leadership: Jessica Morgan has been named director of the Tate museum network, set to start January 1, 2027, as the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery also reopens after a high-profile crown jewels heist. Immersive Attractions: Intamin group has acquired UK immersive attractions specialist Simworx out of administration, keeping 28 employees and continuing operations from the UK. Public Media Debate: A new discussion highlights how public service media in Liechtenstein lost its radio licence after a referendum, raising fresh questions about what local culture and news need next. Travel & Identity: Liechtenstein appears in the Henley Passport Index rankings context as the index lists Liechtenstein and Lithuania together in ninth place among countries with strong visa access. Tech/Travel Rules: The EES biometric system is still causing holiday travel friction, with reports of long queues at some border points. Music/Entertainment Streaming: “Small Town Scandal” is highlighted as currently streaming on ThreeNow & Neon.

Hollywood Deal Watch: Paramount has paused its planned $111 billion merger with Warner for nearly a year as US antitrust challenges continue, following a temporary court order in California that halted the process while judges weigh whether the deal should proceed. Museum & Art Leadership: The Louvre’s Apollo Gallery has reopened nine months after the crown jewels heist, and Jessica Morgan has been named director of the Tate museum network, starting Jan. 1, 2027. Immersive Entertainment Industry: Intamin has acquired UK immersive attractions specialist Simworx out of administration, keeping 28 employees and continuing operations from the UK base. Public Media Debate: A new analysis argues that even as public service media face skepticism and funding pressure, their mission matters more than ever for small countries like Liechtenstein. Travel & Mobility: Liechtenstein is listed among the world’s passport “top tier” in the Henley Passport Index, while India’s ranking slips to 81st—plus a reminder that Europe’s EES biometric system is still causing travel friction. Tech/Travel Perks: Sky Mobile UK is offering free global roaming across 120 destinations for long-time Sky VIP Diamond customers.

Museum & Art World: The Louvre’s Apollo Gallery has reopened nine months after the crown jewels heist, with new leadership and renewed security focus. Art Leadership: Jessica Morgan has been named director of the Tate museum network, returning to the institution she helped shape and taking over from Maria Balshaw in 2027. Liechtenstein Art Spotlight: The Hilti Art Foundation highlights Kandinsky’s “Improvisation 21” (on view until 17 May 2027) and also notes its recent acquisition activity, while Agnes Martin’s “Tranquility” is celebrated via a major museum acquisition story. Local Entertainment: AMC+ has picked up US rights to Catherine Zeta-Jones’ revenge thriller “Kill Jackie,” launching in the fall. Immersive Attractions: Intamin Group has acquired UK immersive attractions specialist Simworx out of administration, keeping operations running and preserving a portfolio built for museums and visitor venues. Travel & Culture Access: Passport rankings place Liechtenstein among the world’s top tiers for travel freedom, while Europe’s new EES biometric system continues to affect holiday planning with longer border queues.

EMA Watch: NewAmsterdam Pharma and Menarini got a positive CHMP opinion for Europe marketing authorization of Ubeslo® (obicetrapib) and Evlarco® (obicetrapib/ezetimibe) for primary hypercholesterolemia, with an EU decision expected in 2H26. Museum & Art Leadership: Jessica Morgan is named director of the Tate network starting Jan 1, 2027, while the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery reopens nine months after the crown jewels heist. Liechtenstein in the Spotlight: Liechtenstein-based Intamin expands via the acquisition of UK immersive attractions specialist Simworx, and Liechtenstein-based Kaiser Partner Privatbank is added to ESMA’s MiCA crypto-services register. Travel Passports & Borders: Malaysia stays 7th in the Henley Passport Index 2026; Liechtenstein ranks 9th in the same report. Public Media Debate: A new analysis revisits how Liechtenstein’s public broadcaster Radio Liechtenstein ended after a referendum, arguing public service media’s mission still matters. Screen & Streaming: AMC+ picked up US rights to Catherine Zeta-Jones revenge thriller “Kill Jackie,” launching this fall.

Museum & Art World: The Louvre’s Apollo Gallery has reopened nine months after the crown jewels heist, with the restart spotlighting renewed security after major weaknesses were exposed. Major Appointments: Jessica Morgan has been named director of the Tate museum network, taking over from Maria Balshaw on Jan 1, 2027—an “homecoming” after Morgan’s earlier Tate Modern role and her Dia Art Foundation leadership. Liechtenstein Arts Spotlight: The Hilti Art Foundation is showing Wassily Kandinsky’s Improvisation 21 (1911) in its Abstract exhibition through May 17, 2027, alongside new acquisitions including works by Carmen Herrera and Mark Rothko. New Acquisitions: A Kandinsky Improvisation and an Agnes Martin canvas (Tranquility, 2000) are among recent museum acquisition highlights, underscoring continued momentum for modern and minimalist collecting. Screen & Entertainment: AMC+ picked up exclusive US rights to Catherine Zeta-Jones’ revenge thriller Kill Jackie, launching in the fall. Local Media Debate: A new commentary argues public service media’s mission matters more than ever as scepticism and funding pressures grow.

Passport Power & Travel: Liechtenstein appears among the world’s top passports as the Henley Passport Index 2026 places it and Lithuania in ninth, while Malaysia holds seventh and India slips to 81st. Arts Leadership: Jessica Morgan is named director of the Tate network, starting Jan. 1, 2027, as the museum group navigates financial strain and staff unrest. Museum Security & Reopening: The Louvre’s Apollo Gallery reopens nine months after the crown jewels heist exposed security gaps. Modern Art in Focus: The Hilti Art Foundation highlights Kandinsky’s “Improvisation 21” (on view until May 17, 2027) and notes a new Agnes Martin acquisition at Remai Modern. Screen & Streaming: AMC+ lands US rights to Catherine Zeta-Jones revenge thriller “Kill Jackie,” launching this fall. Public Media Debate (Liechtenstein angle): A new commentary argues public service media’s mission matters more than ever, pointing to Liechtenstein’s own experience with Radio Liechtenstein ending after a referendum. Crypto Regulation: ESMA adds 14 crypto firms to the MiCA register, including Liechtenstein-based Kaiser Partner Privatbank.

Immersive Attractions: Liechtenstein-based Intamin Amusement Rides has acquired UK immersive attractions specialist Simworx out of administration, keeping 28 employees trading from the UK and taking over Simworx’s motion-simulator and 4D theatre portfolio. Museum & Art World: Jessica Morgan is set to return to the Tate as director of the museum network from Jan 1, 2027, while the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery has reopened after the crown jewels heist exposed security gaps. Art Acquisitions: The Hilti Art Foundation highlights Kandinsky’s “Improvisation 21” on view until May 17, 2027, and Remai Modern has acquired Agnes Martin’s “Tranquility” as its first Western Canada purchase by the minimalist pioneer. Streaming & Film: AMC+ picked up exclusive US rights to Catherine Zeta-Jones revenge thriller series “Kill Jackie,” launching this fall. Public Media Debate: A new perspective argues public service media’s mission matters more than ever as scepticism and funding pressures grow. Crypto Regulation (Liechtenstein link): ESMA added 14 MiCA-registered crypto firms, including Liechtenstein-based Kaiser Partner Privatbank, as licensing slows after an initial surge.