Workplace Safety & Wellbeing: Spain’s Labour and Social Security Inspectorate (ITSS) is funding a €37,585 emotional and psychological support service for staff after a sharp rise in violence, with confidential counselling and rapid help after conflicts. EU Regulation & Compliance: The EU’s MiCA rules tighten from July 1, forcing crypto-asset service providers to stop onboarding new EU clients unless they hold a full MiCA licence. Tax & Corporate Governance: A Microsoft EU compliance report says profits are routed heavily through low-tax Ireland and Luxembourg, raising questions for HR and compliance teams tracking cross-border structures. Labour Market & Youth: Greater Manchester faces rising youth unemployment, with over a million under-25s across Spain out of education, employment or training. Employment & Equality: Malta’s workforce increasingly relies on foreign workers for “jobs locals moved away from,” highlighting ongoing skills and staffing gaps. Workplace Culture: A Leeds dessert chain manager says Asian diners feel “uncomfortable” when restaurants employ only white staff, pushing for more diverse hiring. Sports & HR Angle: France’s World Cup win over Paraguay turns on a VAR-awarded penalty; the match also spotlights how high-pressure environments test teams’ discipline and staff readiness.