Von der Leyen announces quality jobs initiative to address AI's impact on work
In her State of the Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen announced that the Commission will put forward a quality jobs initiative to manage changes in the world of work caused by AI. She promised it would be delivered by the end of the year, with AI and vocational training at its centre.
Who is affected and how
- HR professional
- The EU regulatory direction may affect the use of AI in the workplace, so the content of the initiative should be followed.
- manager
- Job-quality requirements may call for planning around AI adoption.
- employee
- Worker protections are expected to be strengthened to deal with the effects of AI.
Sources
- President Ursula von der Leyen assessed the state of the Union - Representation in Hungaryhungary.representation.ec.europa.eu · Sep 16, 2026 · magyar
- Von der Leyen promised to introduce a quality jobs initiative by the end of the year, putting artificial intelligence and vocational training at its centre.2eu.brussels · Sep 17, 2026 · magyar
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