AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPope Leo XIV’s France visit: The new pope begins a four-day trip with meetings in Paris, a UNESCO stop, youth prayers at Stade de France, then Lourdes and Metz—while also putting AI and Church abuse on the agenda. War readiness & public support: European military officials warn the continent may struggle to sustain a long war of attrition with Russia, citing low appetite amid energy and cost-of-living pressure and fears of more hybrid attacks. UK–Saudi military tie: Britain plans RAF aerial refuelling support for Saudi warplanes in Yemen, drawing sharp criticism over deepening involvement. Jobs & HR pressure in Europe: Serbia highlights age bias in hiring after bank mergers leave older women jobless for years; in the UK, HMRC steps up scrutiny of billionaires with dedicated tax compliance managers; and in Brussels, unions protest the EU “EU Inc” corporate regime over worker-rights and social dumping risks. Industry & employment signals: Renault pledges €600m to adapt Spanish plants for new EV models, aiming to secure 6,000+ direct jobs. Transport costs: Germany’s 2027 public transport fares are set to rise in major cities, with staffing and energy costs blamed. Health and work: Studies link obesity to major productivity losses in Britain and wider Europe, reinforcing the HR impact of health exclusion.
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