Volkswagen Job Cuts: VW CEO Oliver Blume warns the carmaker is in a “more than critical” state, with 50,000 job cuts already ordered and talks underway with 37,000 employees, raising fresh HR pressure across German plants. GDPR Enforcement: The Dutch data watchdog hits Uber with an €825m fine over automated driver suspensions without enough warning or human oversight, a big reminder for European HR and compliance teams. AI Skills Gap at Work: A new report argues companies can’t “hire their way out” of AI talent shortages if they only give tools—capability needs to be built across the workforce. Climate & Safety at Work: Europe’s wildfire risk is exposing buried WWII ordnance as heat and drought strip vegetation, creating new safety and emergency planning burdens for employers and local authorities. Labour Dispute in Culture Sector: London’s V&A faces strike action over poverty pay, unsafe conditions and heat impacts, adding to a wider wave of museum and gallery staffing disputes. EU-UK Travel Friction: New EU border checks are stressing UK travellers, with knock-on effects for staffing and seasonal hiring in cross-border services.