Are Germans working too little and calling in sick too often? That’s what Germany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz and parts of the business community believe. But would working more really deliver the economic boost the country hopes for?
Our guests: Henrik Müller, Manager Magazin; John Kampfner Author, Vendeline von Bredow, The Economist
02:00 – What are the reasons behind Germany’s economic decline?
04:05 – Germany’s comparatively low working hours
05:55 – Video: Germany’s generous social benefits
08:55 – Berlin’s reputation for being laidback
09:55 – The rise of parttime work in Germany
10:50 – How significant is demographic change?
11:32 – Should Germany increase its retirement age?
14:00 – Demographics and immigration as core economic challenges
15:10 – Do we need to work more and longer?
17:25 – How difficult is compromise within Germany’s coalition government?
17:55 – Video: Spain – a role model for Germany?
20:10 – Is Spain really a good example?
21:40 – Why a wealth tax is almost impossible to implement
23:20 – Does a wealth tax really work?
24:45 – The need for a new work agenda
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