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IGBCE signs major agreement for pay and job security

At the end of March 2026, IGBCE reached a deal for 585,000 workers in Germany’s chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Wages are set to increase moderately over the next 27 months, while companies will commit to investing in employment security.



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Fellesforbundet - New agreement 2026

Fellesforbundet lands a trendsetting agreement in the twelfth hour to ensure a pay rise and advance sick pay.



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WSI report minimum wages for 2026

This report provides a European overview of the implementation of the Directive and shows the current levels of minimum wages. The upward trend continues this year. 



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Inflation in the Euro area in April 2026

Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 3.0% in April 2026. One year earlier, it was 2.2%.



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Inflation in the EU in March 2026

European Union annual inflation was 2.8% in March 2026. A year earlier, the rate was 2.5%.



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