AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGerman Politics & Security: Germany is weighing legal steps to stop regional administrations from accessing confidential national and NATO defense plans if the far-right AfD enters government, after the AfD’s strong Saxony-Anhalt result. EU Trade & Industry: The European Parliament is pushing a tougher line on China, citing export pressure and deindustrialization risks, while the Commission considers supply-chain diversification rules and possible import safeguards. Jobs & Corporate Restructuring: Evonik plans to close two German sites, affecting around 90 jobs, as companies continue cost-cutting amid industrial pressure. HR & Workforce Planning (AI): A new survey finds four in ten executives expect staff cuts due to AI, while few employees fear job loss—raising questions about how HR should manage change. Mobility & Tech Work: Lyft and Waymo launch robotaxi service in Nashville via dual-app hailing, with an operations depot planned—another signal for how tech partnerships reshape roles. International Hiring Pathways: Germany announces additional countries whose citizens can apply for an Opportunity Card without a visa, easing entry for job seekers. Health Sector Jobs: GSK is set to shut a Germany vaccine plant in 2027, putting 641 jobs at risk amid falling flu vaccine demand.
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