21.   He promises wage rises, cheap housing and jobs.

22.   Hefty wage rises still pose inflation risks, he said.

23.   Keeping a lid on wage rises will allow companies to take better advantage of lower interest rates for investment, DIW said.

24.   Once trained, their wages rise as they acquire skills.

25.   That task will be made harder by the expectations of public-sector wage rises that Chirac has foolishly inflamed during the campaign.

26.   The central bank repeatedly has warned that wage rises, particularly those negotiated through enterprise agreements, are the biggest risk to current low inflation.

27.   The impact of wage rises and the strong mark already has forced the company to reevaluate its strategy.

28.   The modest wage rise should at least keep the German economy on track for renewed growth in the second half of this year, economists said.

29.   The outlook for inflation is brighter, though wage rises still pose a major risk, the bank said.

30.   Unions are settling for wage rises close to the inflation rate this year.