Anthere wrote:
It is my understanding Germany suggested an off day be removed, which could bring some immediate money from working revenues for one day among 365 days. It is also my understanding that german people accepted that.
Not fully correct :-) Some years ago a holiday was actually removed, the protestantic "Buss- und Bettag", in order to finance an additional insurance for older people requiring medical care (the "Pflegeversicherung"). It has been suggested to do the same again to help financing the retirement insurance, however that did so far stay as only guesswork.
Bye, Andy