Economics

Furloughed Workers in Germany Are Starting to Return Full Time

  • Ifo says number of furloughs fell to 6.7 million in June
  • Hospitality and retail sectors reported lower numbers

A waiter wearing a face mask serves guests at a street cafe in Berlin.

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Some of Germany’s furloughed workers are beginning to return to work full time, according to a survey by the Ifo Institute.