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flag Germany will pay 11,000 U.S. base workers’ October salaries amid U.S. shutdown, pending reimbursement.

flag Germany will temporarily cover October salaries for about 11,000 local civilian workers at U.S. military bases in the country amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, the finance ministry said. flag The move, agreed upon with Rhineland-Palatinate, aims to ensure timely paychecks and reflects solidarity with U.S. military personnel and their staff. flag While the U.S. is expected to reimburse Germany once operations resume, the timing remains uncertain. flag The decision follows concerns from the labor union Verdi over potential payment disruptions and possible violations of German labor laws. flag The U.S. maintains a significant military presence in Germany, with roughly 50,000 personnel stationed there.

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