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Elon Musk's Plan to Cut Federal Jobs Could Impact US Labor Market
Elon Musk's initiative to reduce the federal workforce, part of Donald Trump's "department of government efficiency," could disrupt the labor market, as economists warn that cutting jobs from the 3 million civilian employees may hinder job creation. Musk and co-head Vivek Ramaswamy aim for $500 billion in savings through mass layoffs, raising concerns about the impact on job seekers and potential increases in contractor costs. Meanwhile, Trump has nominated Paul Atkins to lead the SEC, signaling a crackdown on Big Tech, as he reshapes his administration with loyalists and financial experts.
Reimagining Europe Switzerland's Role Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts
James Breiding, author of "Too Small to Fail," highlights the strengths of small nations like Singapore and Switzerland in navigating geopolitics. At the recent "Lucerne Dialogue," discussions emphasized Europe's need for innovation over regulation amid a bipolar world dominated by the US and China, with calls for greater independence and unity to enhance bilateral relations with Switzerland. Arancha González Laya urged Europe to seize global instability as an opportunity for new partnerships, advocating for a self-assured Europe to resist superpower pressures.