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Balancing Budget Cuts and Sick Leave Policies

This chapter explores the ambitious initiatives for reducing government spending led by a tech mogul, while highlighting the limitations of discretionary cuts in the federal budget. It also examines Germany's generous sick leave system in comparison to other European countries, discussing its economic implications and the potential impact of proposed policy changes.

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