EU-Andorra Deal: The EU Council has approved the signing and provisional application of a comprehensive association agreement with Andorra (and San Marino), aiming for closer ties and Andorra’s participation in an enlarged internal market on “level playing field” terms, plus a gradual path for financial services access tied to assessments of regulatory and supervisory soundness. Cooperation Agenda: The pact also sets up dialogue and cooperation on research, education, social policy, the environment, consumer protection, culture, and regional cooperation—explicitly accounting for Andorra’s small size and proximity to EU neighbors. Andorra in the Spotlight: A separate report notes Andorra’s unique co-princes system and long-running balancing act between France and Spain, now framed against the politics of EU integration. Security Debate Spillover: Spanish influencer Jessica Goicoechea sparked debate after showing self-defense items bought in Andorra while criticizing worsening security in Barcelona, fueling questions about migration and public safety. Tech/Finance Link: A separate story claims a White House app required for US federal workers was built using code tied to Elfsight, which the firm markets as headquartered in Andorra—raising questions about ongoing ties to its Russian operations.