Federal politics: Frei demands equal opportunities for specialist appointments
Labor Minister Schweitzer wants a compromise on "retirement at 63" +++ Wüst elected as Federal Council President +++ Bilger calls for the introduction of E20 gasoline +++ The news blog.
German politician Frei discussed the planned reform of the Working Time Act, citing agreements in the coalition contract with the goal of aligning with the European working time directive and improving work-life balance. The reform aims to introduce a weekly maximum working time instead of a daily one. Meanwhile, Green Party leader Cem Özdemir ruled out cooperation with the Left party in Berlin, expressing concerns over their compatibility.
The Federal Court of Auditors has criticized the government's budget policy, accusing Finance Minister Klingbeil of reckless debt policy, and warned that the gap between revenues and expenditures is growing.
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