Germany: Unreliable childcare forces parents into part-time
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Source: Deutsche Welle
Published: 2026-02-21 01:26 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science
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Snippet:
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is holding its national conference — and one of the major themes up for discussion is what Merz sees as an "exaggerated" work-life balance. Too many people are working part-time, he has repeatedly said, and for Germany to be prosperous, they must transition to full-time jobs.
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