AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLabour Cost Pressure in Auto: Mercedes-Benz is reportedly weighing about €800m in labour cost cuts in Germany, with options like longer working hours, changes to holiday/Christmas bonuses, or cutting special payments—raising the stakes for plant jobs as the sector faces Chinese competition and EV transition costs. AI Investment Push: German businesses plan to significantly increase AI spending by 2026, driven by generative AI use cases, while data privacy and ethics remain key concerns. Workforce & Immigration Rules: Germany is tightening and clarifying pathways for foreign talent—publishing conditions for foreign students and graduates to work and stay, and listing in-demand occupations eligible for easier hiring. Security & Fraud Risks for HR: Germany approved a new anti-welfare-fraud package targeting organised abuse, which could mean more checks and stricter rules affecting EU citizens; separately, reports warn about fake job recruitment schemes and cyber threats aimed at job seekers. Health & Workplace Safety: A rare malaria outbreak linked to Frankfurt Airport has now recorded a third death, keeping public health and risk controls on HR and employer agendas.
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