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Early example of how pandemic is changing governments’ approach to job regulation
Berlin had sought to avert a spike by expanding the ‘Kurzarbeit’ short-time work scheme
Above-inflation increase another sign of business resilience and strong labour market
Hubertus Heil has echoed calls for more ‘realistic’ solutions
Chancellor will be backed by a team of fresh faces after she is sworn in on Wednesday
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