AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBorder & Travel Compliance: Travelers using the U.S. Visa Waiver Program are still getting tripped up by outdated guidance—ESTA approval is required for land entries from Canada and Mexico since 2022, and mismatched website info can cut trips short. Schengen Travel Friction: Europe’s Entry/Exit System is now active across external borders, replacing passport stamps with digital entry/exit records and biometrics; exemptions include EU/Schengen citizens and Andorra, San Marino, Vatican City, and Monaco. Sports & Talent Mobility: Robert Lewandowski has signed a two-year deal with MLS’s Chicago Fire, pending visa and transfer paperwork—another reminder of how cross-border rules shape major transfers. Industry & Governance Watch: A growing legal backlash over surveillance-camera data access is pushing more U.S. cities to cancel contracts, citing unauthorized federal access and data-sharing violations. Local Sports Funding: FIVB Volleyball Empowerment support helped San Marino’s women’s team win medals at a zonal championship in Andorra la Vella.
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