STUTTGART / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – There is currently intensive discussion in Germany about abolishing Easter Monday in order to increase productivity. The CEO of the Trumpf Group, Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller, brought up this proposal, which led to a broad debate among the population and the economy. While some business representatives support the idea, there are also critical voices that question the benefits of such measures.
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The discussion about abolishing Easter Monday in Germany has gained momentum after Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller, CEO of the Trumpf Group, introduced this proposal into the public debate. Their argument: Fewer public holidays could increase productivity and improve the competitiveness of German industry compared to other countries. She sees a need for action, particularly with regard to countries such as the USA, China and Poland, which have fewer public holidays.
Business representatives such as Peter Adrian, President of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and economist Monika Schnitzer have previously called for a review of the holiday regulations. They argue that the rising costs of defense, infrastructure and climate protection could make it necessary to adjust working hours. Nevertheless, the question of whether fewer public holidays actually lead to increased economic output remains controversial.
A study by the Institute for Macroeconomics and Business Cycle Research found no clear evidence that reducing holidays would significantly boost the economy. The proposal is met with skepticism among the population. A survey by the opinion research institute Insa shows that the majority of Germans do not want to sacrifice their holidays for a possible increase in economic performance.
Leibinger-Kammüller emphasizes that Easter Monday was historically intended for processions that rarely take place today. She advocates increasing working hours without endangering the health of employees. The Trumpf boss sees more intensive cooperation with the unions as an opportunity to strengthen Germany as an industrial location. Despite the mechanical engineering company’s mixed results in the last financial year, which ended with a loss of 23.4 million euros, the search for flexible working time models and longer working lives is essential for them.
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