On 5 June, the Austrian social partners finally concluded what are known here as the ‘spring negotiations‘. These are a package of wage agreements negotiated for industry and finance. Technically, these negotiations are conducted sector by sector by the two major trade unions, PRO GE (industry) and GPA (private sector employees in all sectors). However, the whole process takes place within the same timeframe and with a common dynamic, the aim being to achieve similar results. This is also the c
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As a Berlin correspondent for the French and Swiss press since the late 1990s, I cover a wide range of economic, political and social issues, with a particular focus on the German business and labour market. My areas of interest include co-determination, digitalisation, demographics and ESG/DEI policies.