AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGatwick Ground Handling Strike Risk: Unite says Menzies staff on the Shell contract at London Gatwick want a 4.5% pay rise (plus overtime parity) after rejecting a 3.5% offer, raising the odds of disruption for airlines including Ryanair and Wizz Air. Germany Jobs Pressure: Germany’s industry is shedding about 15,000 jobs each month, with the BDI blaming US tariff policy and China competition, while urging investment and AI-led transformation. EU Platform Safety: The European Commission says TikTok hasn’t met Digital Services Act standards for minors’ privacy and safety, with potential fines up to 6% of revenue. EU Migration & Work Visas: UK Home Office powers let some Islamic bookshops sponsor “skilled worker” visas, despite sales of antisemitic and radicalisation-linked titles. Skilled Migration Push in Germany: Germany is leaning on skilled labour migration to plug gaps from an ageing workforce and shifting industry needs. Wildfire Evacuations (France/Spain): Extreme fires have forced 270,000+ people to flee in France and Spain, with major emergency response including military support. Tech & Chips: Trust Stamp joins an EU semiconductor initiative to bind verified human identity to trusted chips. UK Defence Funding Signal: New Chancellor John Healey backs billions more for defence, aligning with PM Andy Burnham’s commitment to raise spending.
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