The European Commission plans to evaluate and develop the Shareholder Rights Directive. Germany’s private banks believe strongly that further development will help to exercise shareholder rights more efficiently, thereby strengthening the European capital markets.

Employees are allowed to take time off for personal development once a year. In many German states, they even have a legal right to take educational leave.

Part-time hours, however, mean more than just a reduced salary; they also affect the amount of pension a person receives. Because of that, it makes sense to plan the switch to part-time hours carefully.