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German Chemists Postpone Pay Raises Amid War‑Driven Costs
March 25, 2026
The German chemical sector has agreed to push back salary increases until next January, a decision that reflects the strained business climate created by rising energy prices and global conflict. Under the new agreement, workers will see a 2. 1 % pay bump in early 2027 and another 2. 4 % a year l