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Senator Bernie Sanders voiced support for a 32-hour work week, reigniting debate over shortened work schedules even as a German employer pushes in the opposite direction, seeking to expand its standard week to 40 hours. The contrasting positions highlight diverging views on labor policy amid ongoing discussions about productivity and worker welfare. The renewed debate comes as data on workweek length and productivity continues to be scrutinized by economists on both sides of the Atlantic, with implications for labor markets and corporate cost structures.