Germany Jobs & HR: Jürgen Klopp has been appointed Germany head coach on a four-year deal through Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup, replacing Julian Nagelsmann after Germany’s World Cup exit—Klopp also set a hard boundary for media intrusion, saying he’ll quit if his family is targeted. Italy Coaching & Talent Pipeline: Andrea Pirlo is set to become Italy’s next national team head coach after Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti declined, with a long-term rebuilding mission led by Paolo Maldini and Leonardo. EU Sanctions & Governance: The EU has sanctioned FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich, prompting his resignation, while Viswanathan Anand steps in as interim president. Workplace Policy (Netherlands): The Netherlands has enacted the “More Security for Flex Workers” law, ending zero-hours contracts and tightening rules on successive temporary contracts from 2028. Pay Transparency (EU/UK): The EU Pay Transparency Directive is rolling out unevenly across member states, creating compliance pressure for employers. Labour Market (EU): Eurostat reports 31.6m EU jobs tied to foreign final demand in 2024, with US trade the biggest driver. AI Skills (Netherlands/Europe): Indeed finds AI is increasingly showing up in non-tech job titles across Europe, especially in marketing, customer service and training roles. Border Delays (Travel): British travellers report passport control queues of 1–2 hours at Tenerife South and Lanzarote, linked to the EU Entry/Exit System (EES). Climate & Emergency Response: Wildfires have forced mass evacuations in southwest France and Spain, with EU support requested as blazes merge near Madrid. Security & Drugs: Liberia seized about $317m worth of cocaine bound for Europe, arresting suspects with passports from Spain/Colombia and Serbia.