Ask HN: Why on Earth does Europe have 3 month notice periods to switch jobs?

I’m an American looking to hire developers in the EU for one of our business units. I’ve been absolutely astonished by European employment ‘contracts’ that require a 3 month (!) or longer (!!) notice period to quit a job. It’s difficult for me to understand how this isn’t indentured servitude, especially in a region known for its stronger labor protections […]