Chancellor Merz proposes ban on easy sick calls to revive economy

Feb 23, 2026, 11:18 AM10

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Chancellor Merz proposes ban on easy sick calls to revive economy

Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed banning the ability to call in sick without an in-person doctor's visit.
Sickness-related absences cost German employers about €82 billion annually.
The proposal has faced criticism for potentially stigmatizing workers who are genuinely unwell.

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