DW-WORLD: German Executives Pocket Hefty Raises, Study Shows Salaries of top German business leaders rose by some 17.5 percent last year, a new study shows.
Board members in listed companies received anything from 40,000 to over seven million euros ($58,000 to over $10 million). (18.02.2008) DW-WORLD: Chancellor Merkel Slammed Over Views on Executive Salaries The head of the German chamber of commerce and industry criticized comments made by German Chancellor Angela Merkel on managers' bonuses, saying "political leaders should not meddle" in the issue. (04.12.2007) DW-WORLD: Siemens Outrages Politicians With Executive Pay Hikes Siemens' plan to raise executives' pay has led to indignation among German politicians and analysts as the company prepares to begin collective negotiations with trade unions. (22.09.2006)
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