Merz Urges Germans to Work More, Cites Greece as Model - tovima.com
www.tovima.com
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.
  • Kornblumenratte@feddit.orgEnglish
    131·
    4 months 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
      81·
      4 months ago

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

      • Don_alForno@feddit.orgEnglish
        1·
        4 months ago

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