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
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    4 days ago

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

    • Kornblumenratte@feddit.orgEnglish
      231·
      4 days 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
        141·
        4 days ago

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

        • Don_alForno@feddit.orgEnglish
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          3 days ago

          Healthcare fees are not taxes, as they are committed to a specific purpose. They’re also not paid to the government.