The deadline for EU member states to adapt their national legislation to the new wage transparency rules expired yesterday. The directive mandates that employers provide information on pay differences between men and women performing comparable work. However, the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs has indicated that further adjustments are necessary, postponing the implementation of German law until early 2027. The European Commission is now faced with the decision of whether to initiate infringement proceedings against Germany. The Social Association of Germany has expressed concern that this delay will perpetuate wage inequality, adversely affecting women’s financial security in later life.