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On February 27, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany is "simply no longer productive enough" and warned that a strong focus on work-life balance and a four-day workweek would not sustain long-term prosperity.
Merz made the remarks shortly after returning from his first official visit to China, saying the trip reinforced his view that Germany needs to increase productivity to remain competitive.
On February 27, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany is "simply no longer productive enough" and warned that a strong focus on work-life balance and a four-day workweek would not sustain long-term prosperity.
Merz made the remarks shortly after returning from his first official visit to China, saying the trip reinforced his view that Germany needs to increase productivity to remain competitive.