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EU Real Wages Fell 3% Overall from 2020-2025, Rising in 18 of 30 Countries Amid 25.6% Inflation

Real wages in the European Union fell by 3% cumulatively from 2020 to 2025 as inflation outpaced nominal wage growth. Hourly gross wages rose 21.9% to €26.2, but consumer prices increased 25.6%. Declines occurred in 12 of 30 European countries, with gains in 18 others.

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