Germany's Minimum Wage Set for Record Increase

El Pais

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The cabinet of government of the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has agreed this Wednesday the greatest increase in the minimum wage since its introduction ten years ago at a time when the country is struggling to return to the path of economic growth. It is expected that, by 2027, it will gradually increase to 14,60 euros per hour, representing an increase of almost 14% from the current value. Although in Germany the number of hours worked i…

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The German federal government decided to increase its minimum wage in two stages, at EUR 13,90 gross per hour starting on 1 January 2026 and at EUR 14,60 gross at the beginning of 2027, at the present level of EUR 12,82, to the EEA Agency.

Deutschlandfunk

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The statutory minimum wage in Germany will rise to 14 euros 60 an hour by the beginning of 2027.

hna.de

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The Merz government has decided to increase the minimum wage, rising to 14.60 euros per hour as planned in two steps.

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The minimum wage in Germany rises to 14.60 euros. Millions benefit, but companies warn of rising costs.