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Interview with Martin Herrenknecht: "Germany Is Planning to Die

Summary by Handelsblatt
The head of the tunnelling company says what Germany can learn from France, what helps the economy out of the crisis and what technology drives its business.

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CDU entrepreneur Martin Herrenknecht sharply criticizes tough planning for large-scale projects and calls for more courage to invest in infrastructure.

·Berlin, Germany
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The head of the tunnelling company says what Germany can learn from France, what helps the economy out of the crisis and what technology drives its business.

·Düsseldorf, Germany
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In light of the economic crisis and skilled labor shortage, entrepreneur Martin Herrenknecht is calling for the reintroduction of the 40-hour workweek as the standard for employees in Germany. Herrenknecht told the newspaper "Bild": "Germany has some of the highest labor and energy costs in the world. Anyone who believes we could afford the same level of prosperity with less work is deluding themselves." Therefore, the country needs the 40-hour …

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Handelsblatt broke the news in Düsseldorf, Germany on Monday, August 10, 2026.
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