The government confirmed a tax cut of 400 million euros in IRS (personal income tax) up to the sixth tax bracket. The tax overcharged since January is scheduled to be returned to taxpayers in November.
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The president of the Confederation of Trade and Services (CCP) stated that the organization does not feel compelled to comply with the income agreement that sets the minimum wage at 970 euros for next year, claiming the State has failed to meet its own commitments.
The Medical Association (Ordem dos Médicos) has proposed a package of incentives, including tax breaks and additional annual leave, to attract and retain physicians in low-density population areas.
Several parties in the Parliament have put forward competing proposals to extend parental leave: the PCP proposes seven months at 100% pay, the BE suggests six months, Chega advocates for up to eight months, and Livre proposes six or seven months with incentives for shared leave between parents.