# Low use of shortened work hours points to mild German recession – Ifo
Author: Pal sinha, Barnali
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Published: 2023-01-11
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Meta Title: Germany's 'Kurzarbeit' Points to Mild Winter Recession: Ifo Institute
Meta Description: Ifo institute predicts 'very mild' winter recession in Germany based on low take-up of 'Kurzarbeit' shortened hours program. Learn more here.
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BERLIN (Reuters) – Low take up of a government-backed ‘Kurzarbeit’ shortened hours facility points to a “very [mild](https://startupobserver.com/german-economy-likely-grew-in-q1-beating-expectations-bundesbank/)” recession in Germany this winter, the Ifo economic institute said on Wednesday.

In December, the number of workers on shortened [hours](https://startupobserver.com/unpaid-overtime-soars-since-advent-of-covid-19-uk-employees-working-4-2-billion-in-free-labour-every-week/) eased to 186,000 from a seasonally adjusted 188,000 in November, Ifo said, citing estimates it based on data from the Federal Employment Agency.

“The fact that short-time work remains at a low level seems to indicate that the expected winter recession will be very mild,” Ifo researcher Sebastian Link said in a statement.

(Writing by Paul Carrel; Editing by Maria Sheahan)


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