EU Integration Watch: The EU Council has authorized the signature and provisional application of a comprehensive association agreement with Andorra and San Marino, aiming for closer ties and participation in an enlarged internal market under “equal conditions of competition,” with financial services access set to be gradual after assessments of regulatory and supervisory soundness. Maritime Security & Trade: In the Gulf of Oman, U.S. Marines boarded the tanker M/T Wen Yao as part of enforcement of the renewed U.S. blockade on Iranian seaports, citing a need to verify it wasn’t violating sanctions; the ship’s Equasis record is linked to San Marino, while reporting says it changed names and flags during the operation. Education & Local Capacity: San Marino Unified School District highlighted a record year at a board meeting, pointing to top national rankings, a full six-year accreditation renewal, and strong post-graduate outcomes across goals covering safety, fiscal health, and community success. Border Tech & Travel Flows: A new biometric entry-exit system (EES) is causing long queues at some European border points, while the coverage also lists European destinations not required to use EES—relevant for tourism planning and industry logistics.