Germany is implementing significant reforms to boost its struggling economy, including a major overhaul of sick leave policies. Starting next year, workers will need a doctor’s note from the first day of illness, ending the practice of phone-based sick leave. This move aims to combat high absence rates and improve productivity, though it faces strong opposition from unions and medical professionals concerned about worker rights and bureaucratic burdens.
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