A Eurofound study and MyPerfectCV report reveal that millions of European and UK workers are experiencing increased stress and unpaid overtime due to an "always-on" work culture. Several European countries have introduced right-to-disconnect laws, but implementation remains challenging.
A speculative thought experiment, 'Europe 2031,' envisions the EU's economy in ruins by 2031 due to a lack of AI investment, leading to populism and cyber-attacks. The scenario, gaining traction among policymakers, highlights the US and China's AI dominance and Europe's potential tech sovereignty crisis.
A speculative thought experiment, 'Europe 2031,' by Brussels thinktankers paints a bleak future for the EU due to its lack of AI investment, leading to economic collapse, populism, and cyber-attacks. The scenario, gaining traction among policymakers, highlights the urgency for EU tech sovereignty.
Eurostat data shows 2 million young entrepreneurs aged 20-29 represent 8% of EU workforce, with Slovakia (12%), Malta (10.5%) and Romania (10%) leading. An additional 69,000 teenage entrepreneurs aged 15-19 have emerged, up 10% since 2022, predominantly male (47,000 boys vs 22,000 girls). Estonia and the Netherlands rank as most business-friendly EU nations.
The EU wants more clarity on its common defense provision, but countries are wary of clashing with NATO.
