German Labor Minister Proposes Easing Fixed-Term Contracts and Dismissal Protection

Germany's Labor Minister Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) has presented a draft law to extend the permissible duration of fixed-term employment contracts and relax dismissal protection for high earners. The proposal marks a shift in the SPD-led government's labor policy, potentially signaling a move toward greater labor market flexibility. The reform's passage is uncertain given coalition dynamics and opposition from unions.

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