(de-news.net) – The German Minimum Wage Commission has promulgated a unanimous resolution mandating a two-tiered augmentation of the statutory minimum wage—from 13.90 euros effective in early 2026 to 14.60 euros at the commencement of 2027. This determination was rendered notwithstanding the recent stabilization of inflation, following pronounced surges observed between 2021 and 2023, and amid enduring macroeconomic stagnation and persistent structural impediments. The Commission underscored that the proposed wage enhancements constitute a carefully calibrated response, reflective of a comprehensive assessment of pertinent economic variables, including statutory income safeguards and prognostications pertaining to the labor market.

The proposed wage trajectory diverges from the 15-euro, per-hour target delineated in the incumbent coalition government’s agreement, a benchmark that the SPD had prominently championed during its electoral campaign. In pursuit of this objective, members of the SPD have advanced appeals for potential governmental intervention. In response, the Commission reaffirmed its institutional autonomy and issued a definitive admonition against any form of political encroachment. Parallel apprehensions as those of the commission were expressed by representatives of employer associations, who cited substantial external pressures emanating from political and media spheres. Nonetheless, the implementation of the Commission’s resolution remains contingent upon formal ratification by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.