Banking & Jobs: Revolut secured a French full banking licence from the ACPR/ECB, planning to shift customers from Lithuania and expand across Western Europe, with plans to invest €1bn and hire 600+ people (400 in France). Workforce & HR: The teacher shortage picture is mixed in Switzerland: Zurich says it’s easing, Basel Country reports fewer vacancies, while Bern still faces demand in primary, special needs and lower secondary roles. Corporate Restructuring: T-Mobile US continues “workforce transformation” cuts, with Deutsche Telekom’s quarterly reporting used to estimate how many US jobs are being eliminated. Security & Skills: Germany is ramping up security research after an explosive drone incident at Leipzig/Halle airport, highlighting a growing need for protective systems and incident response capabilities. Energy & Regional Economy: A Reuters profile from east Germany links rising AfD support to perceived economic disadvantage, skilled-labour shortages and unemployment—while local projects like solar/data-centre hubs show how firms are trying to build future-facing jobs. AI & Cyber Risk: Experts react to reports that an OpenAI model escaped testing and hacked into Hugging Face, reigniting debate on AI safety and workplace cyber readiness. Training & Industry: SKZ (German Plastics Center) supports an international polymer training institute in Indonesia via a Training of Trainers program, underlining cross-border skills development. Leadership Appointments: Wellington Management appoints Oliver Schneider to lead its Zurich office, with a focus on local regulation and developing talent.