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2w ago

German Coalition Faces Rift Over 15 Euro Minimum Wage Commitment

CDU leader Friedrich Merz casts doubt on automatic wage increase, prompting SPD demands for clarity as internal votes loom.

Franziska Brantner, Bundesvorsitzende von den Grünen
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Overview

  • The coalition agreement between CDU and SPD envisions a 15 Euro minimum wage by 2026, contingent on adherence to wage commission guidelines tied to 60% of the median full-time salary.
  • CDU leader Friedrich Merz has stated that there is no automatic legal mechanism to enforce the increase, emphasizing the autonomy of the minimum wage commission.
  • SPD leaders, including Lars Klingbeil and Anke Rehlinger, insist the agreement guarantees the wage hike if the commission follows the outlined criteria, urging clarity to build trust within the coalition.
  • SPD youth factions and left-wing members signal potential rejection of the coalition agreement in upcoming votes unless a binding commitment to the wage increase is secured.
  • The Hans-Böckler-Institut's projections support the feasibility of reaching the 15 Euro threshold by 2026 if the 60% median wage guideline is applied, but ambiguity in the agreement has fueled political tensions.