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Tiktok-Video erfindet neue Kontrollen für Hausbesuche bei Krankheit
Faktensammlung Eine Recherche auf der Website der Bundesregierung nach den Begriffen „Krankschreibung“, „krank“ und „Kontrolle“ hat ergeben, dass es …
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Viral Video Claims Friedrich Merz Plans Strict Sick Note Controls, Sparks Public Outcry
A recent viral video circulating on social media platforms purports to outline a new policy initiative by German politician Friedrich Merz regarding the control of sick notes. The video, which features a still image of Merz over a changing aerial background, claims that starting January 2026, all sick notes in Germany will be subject to "lückenlos" (gapless) control, including unannounced home visits and digital checks. According to the video, individuals who are not found at home during these checks risk having their child benefits and sick pay revoked. The video attributes a quote to Merz, stating, "We do not live in a wellness hotel, but in a social state that demands personal responsibility," and characterizes current sick leave practices as "work refusal in a bathrobe." It cites a figure of over 20 million sick reports annually that allegedly go unchecked. The claims made in the video have sparked widespread debate and strong reactions among social media users. Comments range from outrage and calls for new elections to skepticism regarding the veracity of the information presented. Many users question the source of the claims and the feasibility of such a policy, while others express anger at the perceived infringement on privacy and social rights.
