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Recent OECD and TUAC analyses link stronger employment protection with higher share of income for workers and less inequality.
Spain's 2021 reform reduced temporary contracts and increased permanent employment, with employment rates reaching a record high.
Italy's 2015 Jobs Act is cited as a cautionary example where flexible dismissal rules did not boost broad-based growth.
Stronger protection supports long-term productivity by enabling learning, investment and safer workplaces.
The article argues that weaker protection can undermine downturn resilience and cause mass layoffs.
Protection is linked to fertility outcomes, with research suggesting dual labor markets undermine birth rates.
OECD research emphasizes voluntary transitions as drivers of productivity growth.
Security in employment is linked to broader social benefits like health and reduced safety net reliance.
The article frames stronger protections as a condition for growth, not an obstacle.
Veronica Nilsson, TUAC General Secretary, emphasizes governance and protection to support productivity.
Policy takeaway: strengthen employment protection to sustain productivity growth and social wellbeing.

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DoorDash, Deliveroo and Wolt launch a joint global FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, Deliver Us To Fútbol.
The campaign runs across TV, VOD, outdoor, digital, audio and social, with local activations in multiple markets.
DoorDash is Official On-Demand Delivery Supporter and Official Restaurant Reservations Platform Supporter of the World Cup.
Campaign highlights fan rituals and matchday experiences, portraying delivery services as a help system for fans.
Celebrities Ricardo Kaká, Alex Morgan and Khaby Lame appear in the campaign.
The initiative includes Summer of DashPass relaunch and partnerships with FIFA sponsors in the US and Europe.
Brands plan watch parties, fan festivals and promotional events during the tournament.
Gina Igwe of DoorDash calls the World Cup campaign a defining moment to unite the brands across cultures.
Alex Morgan emphasizes connection and support for fans through DashPass during the World Cup.
The campaign extends beyond advertising with in-market watch parties and events.

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Europe is experiencing a serious heat wave, with Sentinel-3 data showing how widespread it is across Western Europe.
London and parts of Western Europe report unusually high May temperatures.
The event is framed as evidence of climate change increasing heat wave frequency and intensity.
Sentinel-3 is a European satellite part of the Copernicus program used to observe Earth.
The heat wave is described as a reminder of climate change impacts on global weather.
The article connects extreme temperatures to records in multiple European countries.
The piece cites that London’s typical May temperatures usually range from 50 to 66 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sentinel-3's role is to provide color-encoded data showing extreme heat across Europe.
The article highlights the European Copernicus program’s ongoing work in Earth observation.
The article frames the heat wave as both a local and continental study topic with expert commentary.

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Paramount+ has acquired the BBC drama Wild Cherry for international streaming, with a June 24 launch date in multiple regions.
Wild Cherry stars Eve Best and Carmen Ejogo and centers on wealth, secrets, and a community in crisis.
BBC Studios handles global sales; Firebird Pictures produces the series.
The show explores class dynamics and the super rich, expanding Lecky’s previous UK successes to the international market.
The deal reflects Paramount+'s expansion into multiple international markets this year.
The production team includes notable UK talent with Imogen Faires and Amelia May in supporting roles.
BBC Studios will oversee global sales for the series.
Executive producers include Elizabeth Kilgarriff and Lucy Richer for the BBC, among others.
The series is written and created by Nicôle Lecky, with Toby MacDonald directing.
Wild Cherry previously received positive UK reception before its international rollout.

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The European Court of Human Rights will decide if the migrants' allegations are admissible after Italy released Libyan militia chief Osama Al-Masri Njeem.
Two migrants claim they were tortured in a Libyan detention center overseen by Al-Masri, who faces ICC warrants.
Al-Masri was arrested in Italy in January 2025 on ICC warrants and then released to Libya within two days.
Italy says the release served national security interests and Al-Masri was wanted in Libya for a similar investigation.
The ICC has referred Italy to its Assembly of States Parties over the Al-Masri case.
The allegations describe torture and sexual violence linked to the Libyan detention center overseen by Al-Masri.
The case highlights tensions over migration policy and Italy's handling of ICC warrants.
Osama Al-Masri Njeem was arrested in Italy in January 2025 on an ICC arrest warrant and later released to Libya.
Protests and international criticism followed Al-Masri's release, affecting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government.
The European Court of Human Rights will determine if the cases are admissible and proceed with the claims.

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