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But would working more really deliver the economic boost the country hopes for? <\/p>\n<p>Our guests: Henrik M\u00fcller, Manager Magazin; John Kampfner Author, Vendeline von Bredow, The Economist <\/p>\n<p>02:00 \u2013 What are the reasons behind Germany\u2019s economic decline?  <\/p>\n<p>04:05 \u2013 Germany\u2019s comparatively low working hours<br \/>\n05:55 \u2013 Video: Germany\u2019s generous social benefits<br \/>\n08:55 \u2013 Berlin\u2019s reputation for being laidback<br \/>\n09:55 \u2013 The rise of parttime work in Germany <\/p>\n<p>10:50 \u2013 How significant is demographic change?<br \/>\n11:32 \u2013 Should Germany increase its retirement age?<br \/>\n14:00 \u2013 Demographics and immigration as core economic challenges<br \/>\n15:10 \u2013 Do we need to work more and longer?<br \/>\n17:25 \u2013 How difficult is compromise within Germany\u2019s coalition government?<br \/>\n17:55 \u2013 Video: Spain \u2013 a role model for Germany?<br \/>\n20:10 \u2013 Is Spain really a good example?<br \/>\n21:40 \u2013 Why a wealth tax is almost impossible to implement<br \/>\n23:20 \u2013 Does a wealth tax really work?<br \/>\n24:45 \u2013 The need for a new work agenda <\/p>\n<p>\u202f <\/p>\n<p>For more news go to: http:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/<\/p>\n<p>Follow DW on social media:<br \/>\n\u25baInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dwnews<br \/>\n\u25baTikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dwnews<br \/>\n\u25baFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/deutschewellenews\/<br \/>\n\u25baTwitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/dwnews<\/p>\n<p>F\u00fcr Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/dwdeutsch<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are Germans working too little and calling in sick too often? 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