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US media criticizes German work ethic
Strong judgment about German work ethic from the USA: US media calls for more productivity and compromise in the economy. Do Germans have to work more? #Work Ethic #Economy #Germany #Productivity
US media criticizes German work ethic
Germany's work ethic is once again up for debate, this time from the USA. An article by the financial news agency Bloomberg raises the question of whether Germans have forgotten their famous work ethic. Politicians like Christian Lindner and Friedrich Merz emphasize that Germany needs more working hours to stimulate the economy. Germany is praised for its successful compromise between economic strength and quality of life, but according to Bloomberg, that compromise is beginning to crumble.
Reasons for this change are seen in various factors, including the loss of cheap Russian gas, low export demand, demographic change and the shortage of skilled workers. The low participation of women in the labor market is particularly highlighted as a problem. The work ethic of Germans is being questioned because the average annual working hours are very low compared to other countries.
Bloomberg calls on Germans to work more to secure the living standards of future generations. Not only the employees, but also the tax system and other structures should be taken into account. In addition to tax cuts for overtime, the medium proposes adjustments to the retirement age and incentives for older workers. Additional childcare options could encourage women to return to work earlier. It emphasizes that a holistic approach is needed to strengthen Germany's work ethic and economic performance.