AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorkplace Reform (UK): Labour says bosses will have to meet workers face-to-face and “properly consider” flexible working requests before refusing, with new rights announced by Louise Haigh. Autonomous Logistics (Germany): Germany’s KBA granted Einride and Lidl the first permit for a cab-less, driverless Level 4 freight truck on public roads, a big step for European transport jobs and regulation. Restructuring & Layoffs (Germany): Evonik plans to close two German plants in 2027—Bitterfeld and Hamburg—citing weak demand and cost pressure, with talks on socially acceptable solutions for employees. AI & Work (US/Europe angle): Bernie Sanders reintroduced a bill to cut the overtime threshold to 32 hours over four years, arguing AI productivity gains should reach working families. EU Digital/Space Security: ESA selected neXat to lead CableShield, a €1.5m project to automate backup connectivity when submarine cables fail. Public Health (Germany): Two residents near Frankfurt Airport contracted malaria, prompting renewed attention on airport-linked health risks. Sports & Employment (France): Lens fired coach Dino Toppmöller after six games, restructuring the coaching staff. EU Mobility/Jobs Context: Eurostat reports the euro area job vacancy rate at 2.1%, while EU employment rate edges up to 76.4% in Q2 2026.
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