Government proposes 160-euro supplement for UNEF police, but protests continue

The government has proposed a 160-euro monthly supplement for officers of the Unidade Nacional de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (UNEF), with retroactive pay to July, rising to 230 euros in 2027. Despite the proposal, police unions maintain their plans for protests.

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This is a wage negotiation process for police officers, but since protests and industrial action are continuing, you may experience disruptions at AIMA-related border or police service points if union activity escalates.

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