Germany weighs 12-hour workday, tighter migrant rules to boost competitiveness

German policymakers are considering extending the legal maximum workday from 8 to 12 hours, a 50% increase, citing competitiveness pressures. Concurrently, they propose stricter foreign-employment restrictions and tougher language requirements for migrants. The proposal marks a notable policy shift in Germany's labor and immigration stance, though details and legislative timeline remain unclear.

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