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news Dw English 2026-05-07

German Lawmakers Divided Over Pay Rise Freeze

Germany's ruling coalition parties are in disagreement over whether lawmakers should receive automatic pay increases this year. Conservatives favor maintaining the increases, while the center-left suggests a freeze due to economic conditions.

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