EU association

In the micro-state the same judges, the same bank, the same external counsel and the same supervisory bodies allow no redress

The Union’s apparent economic and political weakness comes from an institutional architecture that can no longer answer geopolitical challenges

Before the visit the Canadian PM said his country is seeking a “unique” alliance with the EU, while ruling out formal membership 

The Bacciocchi family’s thirteen-year ordeal and the Starcom “bank heist” expose the same pattern of unexamined claims and overlapping interests

The story continues to unfold as the broader legal proceedings in San Marino and the ratification phase progress

This partial release has not satisfied the investor’s side, which continues to describe the episode as a “bank heist”

As Yerevan deepens ties with the EU, Moscow recalls its ambassador, issues stark economic warnings, and frames the June 7 vote as a stark choice between East and West

Solomon Passy says it would be regrettable that a long international arbitration to settle the dispute will cause reputational but also financial damages to San Marino

The Single Market is too important to be gambled on unproven assurances and the Starcom case shows what is really at stake

€15 million is serious money - but it’s pocket change compared to what San Marino risks in international arbitration, damaged investment ratings, or a prolonged image problem on its road to Brussels

Bulgarian officials have used their position within the EU to press for a pause in discussions on San Marino’s Association Agreement until the matter is resolved

The arrogance demonstrated by the Sammarinese authorities to any questioning of the approach that they have adopted in relation to the Banca di San Marino case is striking