AGP Executive Report

EFTA and Vietnam: Liechtenstein is part of the EFTA bloc, which is expected to sign a free-trade agreement with Vietnam on Sunday. The deal covers sustainable development alongside trade, investment and other areas. Global temperatures: September 2026 was the planet’s second-hottest September on record, while January to September was the second-warmest such period, according to NOAA, NASA and Copernicus.

Climate Cooperation: Switzerland and Thailand discussed climate action and the clean-energy transition during Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s visit, alongside plans to advance trade ties with EFTA, which includes Liechtenstein. Sustainable Trade: Vietnam is set to sign a free-trade agreement with EFTA, covering trade and sustainable development; Liechtenstein is one of the bloc’s four members. Global Temperatures: September 2026 was the planet’s second-hottest September on record, with the year-to-date average also ranking second-highest.

EFTA Trade and Sustainability: Vietnam is set to sign a free-trade agreement with EFTA, which includes Liechtenstein. The deal covers trade and investment as well as sustainable development, though its environmental impact will depend on how those commitments are put into practice. Global Heat: September 2026 was the planet’s second-hottest September on record, and January–September was the second-warmest start to a year, underscoring the persistent rise in global temperatures.

Seafood Chemicals: An investigation into fishmeal supply chains highlights concerns over ethoxyquin, once used to stop fishmeal fires and now banned in the EU and some other countries. The chemical still turns up in some imported seafood, while a possible replacement, BHA, is also under scrutiny. Climate: September 2026 was the planet’s second-hottest September on record, with January–September also ranking second-warmest. Fuel Costs: Liechtenstein was among the countries with high petrol prices, at $2.549 per litre on October 5, as global prices rose nearly 19.4% over the year.

Noise and Aviation: Swiss Helicopter acknowledged that flight numbers at Gsteigwiler were under-reported for years, after residents raised concerns about noise. The airfield allows 3,000 movements annually; the company disputes residents’ estimate of 8,000 flights last year. Climate: September 2026 was the planet’s second-hottest September on record, with global temperatures from January to September also second-highest. EFTA Trade: Liechtenstein is among the EFTA states due to sign a trade agreement with Vietnam; its provisions include sustainable development, alongside trade and investment.

Climate Record: September 2026 was the planet’s second-hottest September on record, according to NOAA, NASA and Copernicus; January–September also ranked second-warmest. Fuel Costs: Liechtenstein’s average gasoline price was reported at $2.549 per litre on October 5, among the world’s highest, as global prices rose 19% over the year. Aviation Noise: In neighbouring Switzerland, an investigation is underway after Swiss Helicopter was accused of under-reporting flights at Gsteigwiler. The inquiry followed residents’ complaints about noise; the company says an internal review found flight figures were reported too low.

Global Heat: September 2026 was the planet’s second-hottest September on record, with January–September also ranking second-warmest, according to NOAA, NASA and Copernicus. Fuel Costs: Global gasoline prices rose 19% over the past year; Liechtenstein was among the highest-priced markets, at $2.549 per litre. EFTA–Vietnam Deal: Liechtenstein is among the EFTA states preparing to sign a trade agreement with Vietnam. The deal covers sustainable development, though the signing date has not been confirmed.

EFTA and Forests: Swiss campaigners have submitted enough signatures to seek a referendum on the Malaysia trade deal, arguing it risks tropical forests and lacks strong labour safeguards. The agreement involves EFTA, which includes Liechtenstein; a vote could follow in 2027. Climate Records: September 2026 was the planet’s second-hottest September since records began in 1850, with January–September also ranking second-warmest. Fuel Costs: Global gasoline prices rose 19% over the past year. Liechtenstein’s average was reported at $2.549 per litre, among Europe’s highest.

Climate: September 2026 was the planet’s second-hottest September on record, with January–September also ranking second-warmest, behind only 2024. Trade and Nature: Swiss campaigners submitted enough signatures to trigger a possible 2027 referendum on the EFTA–Malaysia trade deal, arguing it lacks safeguards for tropical rainforests and workers. Liechtenstein is an EFTA member. Energy Costs: Liechtenstein’s average gasoline price stood at $2.549 per litre on October 5, amid a 19% annual rise in global prices.

Global Heat: September 2026 was Earth’s second-hottest September on record, with January–September also the second-warmest year-to-date period, behind only 2024. Trade and Rainforests: Liechtenstein’s EFTA membership puts it in the spotlight as Swiss campaigners seek a referendum on the bloc’s Malaysia trade deal, arguing it could threaten tropical forests and lacks adequate safeguards against forced labour.

Global Heat: September 2026 was the planet’s second-hottest September on record, with the January–September average also second-highest, behind 2024. Trade and Forests: A proposed EFTA–Malaysia trade deal faces a Swiss referendum after opponents raised concerns about tropical forest protection and forced labour. Liechtenstein is an EFTA member, but the referendum would be held in Switzerland. Fuel Costs: Liechtenstein’s average gasoline price was reported at $2.549 per litre on October 5, among the world’s highest.

Global Heat: September 2026 was Earth’s second-hottest September on record, and January–September was the second-warmest start to a year, according to NOAA, NASA and Copernicus. EFTA and Forests: Switzerland could hold a referendum on its trade deal with Malaysia after opponents submitted 85,000 signatures, arguing it lacks rainforest and labour protections. Liechtenstein is an EFTA member, alongside Switzerland, Norway and Iceland.

Record Heat: September 2026 was Earth’s second-hottest September on record, with the first nine months of the year also ranking second-warmest, according to NOAA, NASA and Copernicus. Fuel Costs: Liechtenstein’s average gasoline price was $2.549 per litre on October 5, among Europe’s highest, in a year when global prices rose 19%. Trade and Forests: A Swiss referendum may be held on an EFTA trade deal with Malaysia, which includes Liechtenstein. Opponents say it risks tropical forests and lacks adequate safeguards; authorities are now checking whether campaigners’ signatures qualify for a vote.

Climate Records: September 2026 was Earth’s second-hottest September on record, with January–September also ranking second-warmest, behind 2024. Trade and Forests: Switzerland may hold a referendum on its EFTA trade deal with Malaysia after campaigners submitted 85,000 signatures, citing risks to tropical rainforests and weak safeguards. Liechtenstein is an EFTA member; the deal includes environmental protections and provisions on labour rights.

Fuel Costs: Global gasoline prices rose 19% over the past year, reaching $2.549 per litre in Liechtenstein, among Europe’s highest rates. Trade and Forests: A Swiss campaign has submitted enough signatures to seek a referendum on the EFTA–Malaysia trade deal, arguing it lacks adequate safeguards for tropical forests and workers. Liechtenstein is an EFTA member; if signatures are verified, Switzerland’s vote is expected in the first half of 2027.

Fuel Costs: Liechtenstein’s average gasoline price was $2.549 per liter on October 5, among Europe’s highest, as global prices rose 19% over the year. Trade and Forests: Switzerland may hold a referendum on the EFTA-Malaysia trade deal after opponents gathered enough signatures, citing risks to tropical rainforests and weak safeguards against forced labour. Liechtenstein is also an EFTA member.