Merz outlines sick leave crackdown as part of plan to revive Germany’s economy

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz unveiled a 34-point plan to revive Germany’s economy, including controversial plans to crack down on sick leave.

Germany’s economy has faltered in recent years, and the global energy crisis from the Iran war worsened the situation after a brief respite last year.

After late-night negotiations Wednesday, Germany’s ruling Christian Democratic Union-Social […] ...