Austria plans to extend mandatory military service to nine months, aiming to strengthen defence amid increased security threats affecting EU and UK interests.
Over 40% of German workers doubt their ability to work until retirement due to physical and mental strain, highlighting risks for European labor markets and pension systems.
Germany faces a 4.3 million workforce deficit by 2036 due to retiring baby boomers and declining migration, posing challenges for UK and EU business relations and sterling.
The US Congress has approved $70 billion for immigration services, influencing sterling and London markets through potential impacts on transatlantic trade and regulatory stability.