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- Christian Lindner, the German finance minister, panned the concept of a four-day workweek.
- Lindner said no society in history has "increased its prosperity by working less."
- 50 German companies are set to trial a four-day workweek starting February.
A top politician in Germany has panned the concept of a four-day workweek for full pay, saying it's a hindrance to prosperity.