The government is meeting with trade unions and employers' confederations on Wednesday for Social Dialogue (Concertação Social) negotiations in Lisbon. Talks focus on potential upward revisions to the national minimum wage following the submission of the 2027 state budget proposal. Discussions will also address proposed changes to the Labour Compensation Fund (Fundo de Compensação do Trabalho), which backs employee severance pay mechanisms.
Government and Social Partners Open Talks on Minimum Wage
Wednesday, 21 October 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Portugal's monthly minimum wage will be €920 in 2026, up from €870 in 2025 (a €50 increase). That is below the EU median (about €1,100); for comparison Spain €1,134, Germany roughly €2,054 and France about €1,802 (UK: £1,524 or ~€1,780), so Portugal remains lower than several Western European countries, which affects purchasing power and labour costs.
