I am particularly looking forward to the second, on investing in Barbados, because investment is the key to development and growth, and I believe we should always seek ways to ensure that finance is directed to activities that are profitable, and will enhance the growth potential of our economy. The outcome of today’s session will be food for thought.
Trade unions’ higher weight on requests for reduced working time or more training probably also plays a part. I’m sure the upcoming discussion will delve deeper into this as well. But when it comes to modest wage growth in the face of tight labour market conditions, Germany is by no means unique.