Merz Urges Germans to Work More, Cites Greece as Model - tovima.com
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The German chancellor argues that shorter hours and high sick leave are hurting growth, as Europe’s largest economy struggles with stagnation, labor shortages and rising unemployment.
  • ISOmorph@feddit.orgEnglish
    53·
    20 hours ago

    And stop going to the doctor when you’re sick. That’s not what the taxes are for.

    • Kornblumenratte@feddit.orgEnglish
      161·
      20 hours ago

      Bad argument. German’s public health is not tax funded. Merz seems to be more like “Don’t take sick leave! When you feel sick, you’re just lazy.”

      • ISOmorph@feddit.orgEnglish
        14·
        19 hours ago

        Beiträge zur gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung sind de facto Steuern. Ich muss sie zahlen und bemessen sich an meinen Einnahmen.