The German government is selling its record wage increase as 'support for workers'. But the wage hike also reveals a shift in how the country thinks about migration and economic planning. The higher wage floor is part of a bigger strategy to manage labour shortages, attract skilled talent, and protect long-term competitiveness, writes Chimdi Chukwukere
PhD Research Fellow, Diplomatic Studies, University of Abuja
Chimdi's work explores the intersection of technology, governance, Big Tech, sovereignty and social justice.
He holds a Master's in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University in New Jersey and a First-Class Bachelor's Degree in History and International Relations.
His research has been published at Internet Policy Review, Inter Press Service, Politics Today, International Policy Digest, and the Diplomatic Envoy.
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