A prominent business figure in Germany is advocating for the elimination of one church holiday to enhance the nation’s economic productivity. wolfram Hatz, president of the ⁢Bavarian Business association (VBW), argues that Germany’s high number of public ‍holidays compared to its European neighbors puts it at a disadvantage.

Hatz specifically questioned the necessity of holidays like Easter Monday‍ and whit Monday, noting the surprise of colleagues from France and Italy ⁢at⁤ Germany’s generous holiday schedule.”these days would be ‍valuable workdays and wouldn’t ⁣significantly burden the German economy,” Hatz stated, suggesting ‍that⁤ church holidays⁣ should be open for discussion.

The VBW’s “wheat beer ‍index,” a measure⁢ of business sentiment, remains below ‍average at 78 points, significantly lower than the 20-year average of‍ 110 points. Hatz⁢ expressed ⁣hope for the new ⁢federal government, urging swift and effective action to foster a genuine‍ economic upswing.

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Bertram Brossardt,managing Director of the VBW,identified whit Monday as the most likely candidate⁣ for elimination,emphasizing the ⁣need for nationwide participation among all federal states. ⁤He anticipates limited opposition from unions and churches, arguing that increased⁣ productivity is essential for maintaining competitiveness.

“We‍ are not productive enough. if we⁣ want to be competitive,we⁣ have to work more ⁢again!” Brossardt said.