German Chancellor says Germans aren't working efficiently. Mothers may be the solution

By Esme Nicholson

Published August 3, 2025 at 8:07 AM EDT

Amid a labor shortage, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls on Germans to work more hours. Women might hold the key, but a culture shift would be necessary.

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