In 2024, nominal gross wages increased in most European countries, with Finland experiencing a slight decline. Real wages decreased in four countries when adjusted for inflation. Turkey had the highest nominal wage increase (82.9%) and real wage growth (15.5%), despite high inflation (58.3%). Romania and Bulgaria followed in wage growth. Four countries saw negative real wage growth, with Belgium experiencing the largest decline. Finland was the only country with a nominal wage drop. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)