Germany's new coalition agreement proposes a €15 hourly minimum wage by 2026; however, there exists ambiguity in commitment levels between coalition parties CDU/CSU and SPD. Key disagreements include interpretations related to immigration policies and cost assessments of proposed projects, with many aspirations being unquantified. SPD leader Lars Klingbeil noted that the phrase 'we want to' appears frequently in the 146-page pact. Although the coalition aims for increased wages, CDU leader Friedrich Merz questioned the certainty of this increase, highlighting the independence of the Minimum Wage Commission in deciding wage rates.
"For the further development of the minimum wage, the Minimum Wage Commission will take both the development of collective agreements and 60 percent of the gross median wage of full-time employees into account in an overall assessment."
"Lars Klingbeil has admitted that many of the projects outlined in the agreement haven't been costed, meaning they will be subject to funding."
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