On May 1, 2025, DW reported that around 5,500 people participated in a Labor Day rally at Berlin’s Town Hall, organized by the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB). This event was one of many held across Germany to mark International Workers’ Day, a public holiday in the country. Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed support for workers on X, emphasizing the importance of decent wages and strong trade unions for social cohesion. Additionally, Oxfam Germany released a statement on the eve of May 1, highlighting the need for fairer wage distribution, noting that CEO salaries have outpaced the wage growth of regular employees. Germany’s new government also announced plans to offer Ukrainians arriving from April 1, 2025, the same benefits as asylum-seekers, aiming to provide better support for those fleeing conflict. The day underscored Germany’s commitment to workers’ rights and social equity. (34news)
