Sure. But this is more of an argument against raising all wages relative to inflation. Inflation (at least in Germany) raised mostly prices for everyday goods -

Sure. But this is more of an argument against raising all wages relative to inflation. Inflation (at least in Germany) raised mostly prices for everyday goods - like food, fuel and rent. Raising the wages by an absolute amount meant helping those whose expenses are mostly basic goods, not trying to match inflation with pay raise.