IG Metall mass protests raise German strike risk, wage inflation pressure

Over 400,000 German industrial workers protested for higher wages, with IG Metall threatening longer strikes if demands are unmet. This escalates labor action in Europe's largest economy, potentially driving wage inflation and disrupting production. The outcome is uncertain, but the scale signals significant upward pressure on German labor costs.

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