AI & Work: The UN labour agency (ILO) says AI gains must benefit workers fairly through better wages, stronger protections and skills investment, warning that policy choices—not the tech itself—will shape whether AI widens inequality or shared prosperity. EU Investment & Jobs: France’s “Choose France” summit secured €93bn in pledges across 71 projects, including SoftBank’s €45bn (potentially €75bn) plan for 3.1GW of AI data centres in Hauts-de-France, expected to create 15,600+ jobs. Cross-border Benefits Shock: Switzerland may face about CHF 1bn a year under an EU reform shifting unemployment benefit costs for cross-border workers to the country of work, putting pressure on Swiss employment services. Defence Industry & UK Work: A “Gripen deal” for Ukraine is expected to bring £250m to UK industry and boost MBDA in Bolton West with highly skilled missile and weapons work. Labour Market Signals: ECB survey data shows euro area consumers’ short-term inflation expectations stayed elevated at 4% in April, while growth confidence weakened and unemployment expectations edged down. Workplace Inclusion: VetPartners backed York Pride, highlighting its 13,000-strong workforce across the UK and Europe and its push for inclusive workplaces. Tech Hiring & Privacy: A Meta employee mouse-click tracking tool faces EU privacy scrutiny, reigniting the debate over AI and workplace monitoring.