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Germany is not the only country trying 4 day work weeks. Other countries trying and normalizing a 4 day work week include Belgium, Iceland, and France.
Belgium has legalized the 10H/D - 4D/W system, not the 32 hours a week system.
I'd honestly still prefer 10 hours a day system over no change at all. Although my view is biased and flawed as i work trades and my hours are very inconsistent. 55-60 hours a week is common and honestly an even 40 hours would feel like a break to me. I've cosidered if i could get my employer on board with 10 hours 3-4 days a week in the future after ive bought and paid for a house.