A woman holds money in her hand in front of a full shopping basket of groceries. Income for workers in Germany rose in the first quarter of 2024 even after adjusting for inflation, boosted by strong wage growth and bonuses paid by many employers. Patrick Pleul/dpa
Inflation in Germany picked up speed again in May, with prices rising 2.4% compared to the same month last year, preliminary figures showed on Wednesday.
That marks a slight uptick from April, when inflation was 2.2% compared to the same month in the previous year.
