Less protection for employees with high incomes – Merz reform surprises even experts
Dr. Enzo Weber sees it similarly to our editorial team. Of the 0.27 percent, a good half is over 55 years old, a good third has children in the household
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According to calculations from the IAB Wage Monitor, only around 0.27 percent of employees are above the planned income limit. Home Consumers Status: 09.07.2026, 12:11 PM Comments Follow us on Google A planned change could create new conditions for employees with very high incomes.
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According to calculations from the IAB Wage Monitor, only around 0.27 percent of employees are above the planned income limit.
according to Frankfurter Rundschau +1Home Consumers Status: 09.07.2026, 12:11 PM Comments Follow us on Google A planned change could create new conditions for employees with very high incomes.
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