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Who works the hardest in Europe? The countries with the longest and shortest working weeks

Who works the hardest in Europe? The countries with the longest and shortest working weeks
Business | Euronews RSS

People in some European countries work nearly eight hours more a week than those in others, according to Eurostat. Experts point to collective bargaining, part-time work and economic structure as key drivers of the gap.

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