Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves and police unions have failed to reach an agreement regarding a specific supplement for the National Unit for Foreigners and Borders (Unidade Nacional de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras or UNEF). The government proposed a 160-euro supplement for airport control staff for 2026, rising to 210 euros in 2027, but negotiations remain stalled. The minister is also reviewing patrol supplements for other police classes.
Government and police unions clash over border control supplement
Thursday, 17 September 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Luís Neves will take office on Monday as Minister of Internal Administration. He graduated in law and has worked at the Judicial Police since 1995, where he served as coordinator of a national unit and developed a long career in criminal investigation.
The UNEF (Unidade Especial de Polícia or UEP) is a specialized branch of the Public Security Police (Polícia de Segurança Pública or PSP) that handles high-risk operations. In the context of recent labor negotiations, the government is adjusting compensation structures for various police units, including the UEP, by replacing certain patrol supplements with a new, specific allowance intended to increase overall pay.
