SPD youth leader Philipp Türmer condemns Chancellor Merz's plan to increase working hours, warning it exacerbates worker exhaustion and threatens social protections.
German efforts to boost employee motivation and retain older workers include municipal dialogue events and upcoming online forums addressing skilled labor shortages.
Facing poor poll results, NRW's SPD urges federal SPD to refocus on workers and families through improved health reforms and equitable social cost sharing.
IG Metall chair Christiane Benner calls for increased production in Germany’s metal and electrical sectors to protect jobs and maintain industry competitiveness.
Lufthansa's grounding of flights during a labor dispute has triggered strong criticism from the pilot union, citing contradictions and employee insecurity amid capacity reductions and subsidiary takeover considerations.
Eintracht Frankfurt extends Doumbia's contract to 2029 as Götze nears renewal and the team clinches a narrow 1-0 win, with coach Riera noting progress despite challenges.