Germany news: Sick leave wage bill doubles in 15 years

German firms paid out a record €86 billion in wages to employees on sick leave last year, according to new research. Meanwhile, dozens of firefighters tackled a blaze at a refugee home in Berlin overnight. DW has more.

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Germany news: Sick leave wage bill doubles in 15 years

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