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How important is an adequate EU minimum wage in a high-inflation context? The Latvian case

Video. The adequate EU minimum wage confronted by high inflation in Latvia

Updated: 19/04/2023 - 14:01 GMT+2

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The minimum wage has recently increased across Europe. In Latvia, it rose by 24% in 2023, the highest increase in the European Union. But is it enough to cope with the rising cost of living?

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