The government launched the largest ever aid package to counter the economic impact of the coronavirus epidemic and to avoid a massive wave of joblessness. Companies employing 1.45 million workers — or nearly 29% of the entire workforce — have applied so far for short-time work compensation. Under the ‘Kurzarbeit’ scheme, employees get 80% of their wages from the government.
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