According to his own words, the Prime Minister of the German federal state of Bavaria, Markus Söder, sees Germany economically in the “relegation zone”. That is why the Bavarian Prime Minister has now called for an “economic miracle”. He sees a model in the six-day workweek, as currently exists in Greece. The CSU leader said that in this Germany there is discussion about a four-day workweek. “This way we will catch up with no one. We have to work more again.”

Söder criticized the federal Government because the “traffic light coalition” has found “no strategy” to solve the economic problems. Söder also spoke of a “threat to the stability of democracy” and referred to the high AfD poll ratings before the eastern elections. “Instead of a blue miracle, our country needs an economic miracle,” Söder emphasized.

Greece allows a six-day workweek

Similar to Germany, Greece also lacks workers. From July 1, workers in Greece will be able to work six days a week – if they want to. From then on, a maximum of 48 working hours per week is permitted. The sixth working day should be paid 40 percent more. On Sundays and holidays, workers should receive 115 percent more money.

There was strong resistance to the labor reform from the opposition and trade unions. The unions are concerned about exploitation and, according to n-tv information, referred to the “practically non-existent” occupational safety in Greece.

Shortage of skilled workers

In addition, according to the report, the influence of trade unions should also be limited. In the future, they could face high fines or even prison sentences if they “prevented” employees who were willing to work from starting work, for example if they carried out strikes.

With the reform, the conservative Greek government wants to tackle the shortage of skilled workers which, among other things, also affects this tourist country.

Source: fenix-magazin.de