Friedrich Merz and German politicians receive 5.8% salary increase

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German politicians, including Chancellor Friedrich Merz, will receive a 5.8% salary increase. This raise is tied to recent public sector wage agreements. The increase will be implemented in two stages: a 3% raise effective April 2025, followed by an additional 2.8% in May 2026. This will bring the Chancellor's monthly salary to approximately 21,900 Euros. This pay adjustment mirrors the broader wage increases for federal and municipal public sector employees, affecting over 2.7 million workers and apprentices.


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