"More than 165,000 workers are on course for a pay bump under coalition plans to increase the minimum wage by at least 55 cent an hour, pushing it above €14."
"Talks on what is being termed the "last-minute Budget" are set to intensify next week, with the minimum wage hike among the measures that has broad support."
The coalition plans to increase the minimum wage by at least €0.55 per hour, raising it above €14. More than 165,000 workers are set to receive a pay increase under the proposal. The minimum wage hike has broad political support and is included among measures in upcoming budget negotiations. Budget talks, described as the "last-minute Budget", are scheduled to intensify next week as parties finalize measures. The timing indicates urgency to complete decisions before fiscal deadlines, and the wage rise forms part of a broader fiscal package aimed at boosting low-paid incomes.
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