Germans divided over new minimum wage

In nation with long history of collective bargaining, some say decision will destroy jobs and not help growth in Europe.

Germany has traditionally relied on collective-bargaining agreements to set wages. But now a national minimum wage has come into force for the first time.

However, critics say this will destroy jobs and will not help overall growth in Europe.

Al Jazeera’s Nick Spicer reports from Berlin.

Source: Al Jazeera

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