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Sick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in Europe
Key takeaways
- Sick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year.
- The move follows research published in January by the Berlin-based IGES Institute, showing that German workers now take an average of 19.5 working days as sick leave per year.
- That figure is a noticeable increase from about 13 days in 2018.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
Sick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries?
https://p.dw.com/p/5GVMWWorkers in Germany are taking an average of nearly 20 days off sick per year Image: Sergey Mironov/Zoonar/IMAGOAdvertisement Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz this week announced a crackdown on the high number of sick days the country takes.
The move follows research published in January by the Berlin-based IGES Institute, showing that German workers now take an average of 19.5 working days as sick leave per year.
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