“One extra hour of work per week would bring us enormous economic growth and is really not too much to ask,” Söder
Additionally, he called for the abolition of sick notes by telephone, already demanded by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and a gradual restriction in the ability to retire at 63


I’m not german but how about a big “no” for that genious suggestion?
This type of idea puts me in such a state of mind I don’t even have the energy to curse.
Listen to science. Actually listen to experts and learn that people produce more and better in shorter work days. Want more work hire more workers, plan activities better and automatize repetitive, predictable, tasks.
Politians work for the people. The people owe them nothing. Stop trying to force socities back.
Yeah, that’s where you will loose most politicians.