Government calls public administration unions days before budget proposal delivery

The government scheduled negotiations with the three public administration union federations for Tuesday, October 6, to discuss general salary updates for 2027 ahead of the state budget delivery. The current multi-year agreement sets a planned 2.3% increase with a 60.52 euro minimum for 2027, lifting the state minimum base to 995.51 euros, though unions are pushing for higher raises due to inflation, with Fesap demanding a 1,050 euro base and a 10 euro daily meal allowance. The state budget proposal for 2027 is legally due by October 10, but because that falls on a Saturday, the deadline extends to Monday, October 12, with the parliamentary presentation expected on October 9.