Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Union Chief in Germany Warns of Collapse of All Industries

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Yasmin Fahimi, head of the German Federation of Trade Unions (DGB), calls for a ceiling on residential energy prices. She stated that the crisis could result in social and labour upheaval. Russia has curtailed exports through the Nord Stream pipeline by 60 percent. Prior to the commencement of crisis talks with Chancellor Olaf Scholz on … Read more

Germany passes 12-euro minimum wage measure

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The one-third increase will affect 6.2 million people. A flagship policy in Olaf Scholz’s manifesto for elections last September. Hubertus Heil called the move a “matter of respect” for hard work. The German parliament passed legislation On Friday, raising the minimum hourly wage to 12 euros ($12.85), a key promise made by Chancellor Olaf Scholz … Read more