EU Integration Push: The EU Council has greenlit the signing and provisional application of a comprehensive association agreement with Andorra and San Marino, aiming for closer ties and participation in an enlarged internal market on a level playing field, with financial services access to be gradual and tied to regulatory assessments. San Marino Tourism & Expo 2027: Serbia’s EXPO 2027 commissioner Jagoda Lazarevic and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali met San Marino’s tourism minister Federico Pedini Amati to discuss a potential San Marino presence at next year’s Belgrade Expo. San Marino Economy & Culture: The Huntington in San Marino opened public viewing of two rare Titan Arums (“Corpse Flowers”) for a short run, adding a fresh draw for visitors during the summer season. Education Spotlight (San Marino Unified): San Marino Unified School District highlighted a year of top rankings, accreditation renewal, and student outcomes across safety, fiscal health, community, and post-graduate success. International Business Context: Germany published its 2026 list of 62 countries eligible for visa-free short stays (up to 90 days), including San Marino, underscoring how travel rules continue to shape cross-border business planning.