Germany now requires workers to obtain a doctor's certificate on the first day of illness, as part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's broader labour and tax reforms.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his coalition partners have introduced a comprehensive reform package.

Sick workers in Germany could soon face more hurdles to prove they are genuinely ill. The government says it’s tackling high absenteeism – but doctors warn the plans could…

Chancellor Friedrich Merz unveils far-reaching reforms to work, tax and pensions in a bid to boost the German economy

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Merz said the ruling coalition has agreed on the economic reforms, a breakthrough aimed at reviving the struggling economy. | World News

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his coalition government on Thursday presented a wide-ranging reform package aimed at reviving Germany’s sluggish economy, introducing tax…

The reforms scrap employees' right to obtain a sick note by telephone in a bid to reduce worker absenteeism in Germany.

Changes to the pension system will eventually see the retirement age rise past 67.

Germany’s economy has faltered in recent years, and the global energy crisis from the Iran war worsened it after a brief respite last year.

New rules designed to boost the stagnating economy require ill employees to get a doctors’ note immediately.

Germany now requires workers to obtain a doctor's certificate on the first day of illness, as part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's broader labour and tax reforms.

The plans, announced on Thursday, are aimed at tackling high levels of sick leave and boosting productivity as Germany's economy continues to struggle.

Do not call in sick without a doctor's note. Germany's workplace rules are changing and one of the first aspects to be touched is the generous sick day policy.

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…

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