Belarus orders underperforming agricultural workers to serve in the military, aiming to enforce labor discipline amid harvest season labor shortages.
Germany reports a sharp rise in military service refusals amid security challenges and conscription reforms, impacting the digital economy and cybersecurity workforce.
"Gazprom" partners with Russia's Defense Ministry to create mobile units protecting gas infrastructure, blending civilian employment with military reserve duties amid rising security concerns.
A DGB study reveals 40% of Germans doubt they can work until retirement due to strenuous job conditions, highlighting challenges for labor and digital economy sectors.
Germany’s workforce is projected to shrink by 4.3 million by 2036 due to baby boomer retirements and reduced migration, posing risks for its fintech and digital economy sectors.
The UAE conducted secret military strikes on Iran’s oil facilities, escalating Gulf tensions and impacting regional economic and security stability amid ongoing drone attacks.
Ryanair will close its Berlin base and cut flights by 50% citing high German aviation taxes and airport fees, reallocating aircraft to cheaper EU airports.
US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer resigns amid misconduct allegations as the White House considers further cabinet changes, raising concerns about regulatory stability impacting the digital economy.
The BBC plans to cut about 10% of its staff to accelerate digital transformation amid financial pressures and changing media consumption patterns.
The Trump administration wants GM, Ford and other manufacturers to help produce weapons, echoing WWII-era industrial mobilization.