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STIHL Chairman Calls for 40-Hour Week Without Extra Pay

Dr Nikolas Stihl argues in a Euronews opinion piece that reforms are necessary to safeguard Germany's prosperity and welfare state.

By 6 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET Updated 6 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET

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Dr Nikolas Stihl, the chairman of world-leading chainsaw manufacturer STIHL, has called for significant labour reforms in Germany, including the implementation of a 40-hour working week without any additional pay.

In an opinion piece published by Euronews, the business leader argued that these measures are essential to safeguard the country's ongoing prosperity and protect its established welfare state.

The proposal forms part of a broader call for economic adjustments in Germany, driven by the chairman of the globally recognised manufacturing firm.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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