Both proposals were rejected, with votes against including those from the Prosecutor-General of the Republic, Amadeu Guerra.
PGR voted against changing prosecutor competition rules that are prompting a new strike
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Context & Explainers
The Public Administration (Administração Pública) is Portugal's central, regional and local government bodies and the public-sector workforce that deliver services like healthcare, education and municipal functions. A pay rise announced on 20 February 2026 raised the state's base public-sector salary to €934.99 with retroactive payments back to January 2026, so employees and those who contract with state bodies should expect updated payrolls and potential budget effects.
