Sick leave: Germany not top in Europe
DW (English)
byNik Martin
Friday, July 3, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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?
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 Institu… [+5152 chars]
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