Lower house to debate kurzarbeit rules on Wednesday

The lower house of Parliament is set to debate the rules for the government-approved kurzarbeit scheme, due to go into effect in November.

The bill will be debated on Wednesday in a state of legislative emergency, which opens the way for fast-track approval within the course of a single day.

The new rules should allow shorter working hours with a part of the wage being paid by the state.  Sectors to be supported by the scheme will be selected by the government.