Minimum Wage Advocacy Group Demands a Base Salary of 13 Euros
The German Social Association (SoVD) is seizing the opportunity presented by its EU Council presidency to address social inequalities and labor market issues across Europe. The organisation is advocating for the elimination of abuses in the labor market, particularly in temporary work, fixed-term employment, contract work, and bogus self-employment.
In line with this mission, the SoVD is calling for the transformation of precarious employment relationships into socially secure standard employment relationships. The organisation believes that higher wages are needed to effectively combat poverty, both in employment and later in retirement.
Germany is leading the charge in Europe with proposals to increase the statutory minimum wage. The Minimum Wage Commission has proposed raising the hourly rate to €13.90 by January 1, 2026, and then to €14.60 by January 1, 2027. This proposal, while not legally binding, is likely to be implemented by the government, with no exemptions allowed for seasonal agricultural workers.
Ireland, as a comparative example, raised its minimum wage to €13.50 per hour as of January 1, 2025.
On the European Union level, there is a parallel development with the proposed European minimum wage regulation aimed at providing guidance and harmonization for minimum wage setting across member states. Germany’s increase aligns with this broader EU directive promoting fair wages to reduce wage inequality and support decent living standards across Europe.
The SoVD is committed to ensuring that crises do not lead to permanent undermining of labor and social law standards. The organisation has also called for an increase in minimum wages across Europe, stating that the minimum wage must not be fixed statically, but must be regularly and dynamically adjusted.
In summary, the German Social Association's focus on increasing the minimum wage to approach or exceed €14.60 per hour by 2027 fits within broader European efforts to raise wage floors through national updates supported by EU-level frameworks. The goal is to create a social Europe where precarious employment relationships are a thing of the past, and everyone enjoys socially secure standard employment relationships.
| Country/Entity | Proposed/Current Minimum Wage | Timeline | Notes | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Germany | €13.90/hour (2026), €14.60/hour (2027) | Jan 1, 2026; Jan 1, 2027 | Proposed by Minimum Wage Commission; govt likely to implement; no agricultural exemptions[1][2][5] | | Ireland | €13.50/hour | Jan 1, 2025 | National increase effective 2025[3] | | European Union (proposal) | Harmonized minimum wage regulation (varies) | Ongoing implementation | EU-wide regulation to ensure fair wages; Germany’s hike is in line with this directive[2] |
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