Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated the need for greater efficiency and longer working hours to enhance Germany's competitive edge in his first government statement. Emphasizing that a mere focus on work-life balance is insufficient, he pledged to lower energy costs and cut bureaucratic red tape, promising a flexible 40-hour workweek. He acknowledged the inexperience of his cabinet as a chance for transformative change. Merz also commended his predecessor, Olaf Scholz, for strong responses to Russia's aggression, committing his coalition to take responsibility for Germany's future across various sectors such as growth and defense.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that to sustain national prosperity, Germans must prioritize work efficiency over work-life balance, seeking to restore the country's competitive advantage.
In his address to the Bundestag, Merz asserted, 'This is a great opportunity for real change. We are committed to cutting energy costs and bureaucracy to foster growth.'
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