German Chancellor Merkel said today: "Our current productivity is far from sufficient. Everyone may say, 'I have done a lot.' That may be true. But, everyone, after you return from China, you will see more clearly. If we implement work-life balance and a four-day workweek, our country's long-term prosperity will not be sustained. We must make more efforts."
Comment: Merkel's remarks are using China as a mirror to reflect on herself, warning Europe not to indulge in welfare and short working hours, lying down. If we don't strive for productivity, we will not be able to protect ourselves or maintain prosperity in the future. This is both a clear reminder to Europe and a way to lay the groundwork for Germany to shift towards a pragmatic, efficiency-driven approach.
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