The EU petitions initiative for a EUR 400 minimum wage has led to firm debates. An employer spokesperson called it a political fiction and warned that the economy is not competitive and a minimum wage of BGN 800 will trigger a wave of unemployment. The trade union confederation Podkrepa stated that the introduction of the EU minimum wage will close the rich-poor gap.
English: http://www.novinite.com/articles/157201/Unconditional+Basic+Wage ...
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