hostile law on the protection against sacking," said Stoiber, adding: "This is one of the biggest hindrances to employment." Germany's limits on dismissing workers are regarded by most in the SPD as a core worker's right. But business leaders complain of the inability to shed employees during downturns. There was also sharp disagreement over Schroeder's demand for elimination of a tax subsidy for private home builders. This, he said, would yield 300 million euros next year and ultimately 6 to 8 billion euros which should be spent on research and development and education. --More 2350 Local Time 2050 GMT
