Overview

• The commission voted unanimously on June 27 to lift the current €12.82 wage to €13.90 on January 1, 2026, and to €14.60 on January 1, 2027.
• Chair Christiane Schönefeld hailed the measure as a viable compromise reflecting recent tariff settlements and economic realities.
• The SPD’s push for a €15 minimum wage in 2026 fell short, prompting party leaders to consider further political action.
• Employer bodies cautioned that larger increases could intensify recessionary pressures and risk job losses.
• Labour representatives project that about six million workers will see their monthly pay rise by roughly €190 in 2026 and €310 in 2027.