AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLabour Law Overhaul: Germany is tightening sick-leave rules, with a doctor’s certificate required from the first day of illness and phone-in sick notes effectively banned—sparking backlash from workers and unions. Tech & Hiring: SAP is tightening hiring, travel and third-party spending while reintroducing a Spend Council process to control external spend as it ramps up AI investments. Semiconductors & Jobs: Infineon has commissioned its Smart Power Fab in Dresden, a €5bn project creating about 1,000 new direct jobs and expanding production capacity for smart power chips. Coaching & HR in Sport: After Julian Nagelsmann’s World Cup exit, the DFB is moving toward a succession plan and Jürgen Klopp confirmed talks about becoming Germany coach. Geopolitics & Workforce Risk: China launched a coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, escalating “law enforcement” tensions that can affect regional stability and business planning.
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