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Stressed and disengaged employees risk productivity, with Gallup estimating a global GDP loss of 9% in its 2026 report. Employee engagement has reached a low of 20%, with Europe showing the least engagement levels, particularly among younger, non-managerial workers, demonstrating a pressing workplace issue.
Claims suggest Italy denied US military aircraft access to the Sigonella base in Sicily due to political reasons tied to the Iran war. However, official statements and reports clarify that the issue is primarily procedural, rather than politically motivated.
Operational restrictions have been imposed at four strategic Italian airports—Milan Linate, Bologna, Venice, and Treviso—amid severe fuel shortages. The measures prioritise ambulance and state flights, limiting short-haul aircraft to a supply ceiling of 2,000 litres, risking direct domestic routes without prior refuelling.
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Danish public broadcaster DR reported this morning on a military operations order from 13 January, detailing plans for the defence of Greenland. This development holds significance for the European Union’s strategic interests in the region.
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This morning, President Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine’s readiness for trilateral peace talks regarding Russia’s invasion, pending confirmation from Washington and Moscow. Overnight, Russia launched 97 drones, with Ukrainian forces intercepting 90.
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A deadly drone strike in Iraq has heightened concerns regarding deeper French involvement in the Iran conflict. This morning, potential threats to French soil are under scrutiny within the European Union.
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This morning, French start-up Maiaspace is advancing plans for Europe’s first reusable mini-launcher. This initiative aims to enhance European space autonomy amid longstanding competition with established players like SpaceX.
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Concerns over the Strait of Hormuz’s geopolitical significance heighten this morning. The European Union is monitoring developments as tensions escalate in the region.
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has said he will meet Commission President Ursula von der…
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