Summary:
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Call for Longer Workweeks
Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing has urged Germans to work longer and harder to boost the country’s economy, suggesting a need for a change in work attitudes. -
Comparative Work Hours
Sewing highlighted that Germans work an average of 28 hours per week, compared to 34 hours across the EU, advocating for longer workweeks as part of economic reform. -
Economic Context
Germany is facing economic challenges, including a recent contraction in the economy and negative industrial sentiment, underscoring the need for changes in work habits.
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