BIZZARE? Germany ENDS Phone Sick Leave, Merz Wants Doctor's Note From Day 1!

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has unveiled plans to tighten the country's sick leave rules, requiring workers to obtain a doctor's note in person from the first day they call in sick. Merz said high levels of absenteeism were hurting Germany's competitiveness and defended the proposal as part of a broader package of economic reforms aimed at boosting productivity and strengthening public finances. The measures have drawn criticism from trade unions and doctors, who argue the changes could undermine trust in employees and overwhelm medical practices. The sick leave proposal comes alongside plans to reduce bureaucracy, reform pensions and introduce tax changes as Germany seeks to revive growth in Europe's largest economy. #germany, #friedrichmerz, #sickleave, #workersrights, #breakingnews, #germanyeconomy, #labourrights, #workplace, #economy, #europe, #europeannews, #doctornote, #employment, #businessnews, #union, #workreform, #economicreforms, #germanpolitics, #worldnews, #productivi

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