Germans are known for their efficiency, not hard work. Besides, a rested worker is more productive than an overworked one. Germany has got it right.
Also, starting a business in Germany is much easier than in Greece - it's on par with the US and UK, while Greece is more restrictive for some reason...
But only recently. It was a nightmare founding a limited 10 years ago (GmbH) when I founded a startup, it's quite easy today when my wife founded a startup (UG).
Many Germans founded Ltds in Britain on paper, that made the government see the need to change some laws.
Also, starting a business in Germany is much easier than in Greece - it's on par with the US and UK, while Greece is more restrictive for some reason...