The Associação Empresarial do Minho (AEMinho) calls for effective relief from high taxes on work in Portugal for 2023, criticizing the current tax burden as socially unjust and a barrier to competitiveness and employment. The association highlights economic challenges such as high inflation, resource scarcity, and energy costs, which negatively impact businesses and citizens. AEMinho emphasizes the need for better resource management, de-bureaucratization, and a more efficient public sector. It also advocates for the creation of a Sectoral Energy Cluster and increased knowledge transfer to enhance competitiveness. Despite economic difficulties, AEMinho reports growth in its membership and activities, aiming to foster economic diversification and innovation in the region.