The national minimum wage will increase from the current 920 euros to 970 euros in 2027. This figure is included in the government's proposal for the upcoming State Budget.
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The government confirmed the national minimum wage will increase to 970 euros in 2027. The Minister for Labour, Solidarity and Social Security also ruled out any reduction in the retirement age and reiterated the need for a long-term regime pact for Social Security reform.
The leaders of the CGTP trade union and the CIP business confederation expressed shared criticism of the upcoming State Budget during a televised debate. They remained in disagreement, however, regarding the national minimum wage.
The Communist Party (PCP) stated it expects no room for negotiation on the 2027 State Budget, labeling the government's current path as detrimental to public services. The party intends to propose measures to address the cost of living, including wage and pension increases, public housing, and expansion of the public nursery network.