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The Government authorised state-owned enterprises to increase the overall wage bill by up to 4.6% in 2026, with the pay rise per worker tied to the amounts agreed for the civil service, according to an order.
The pay update will not be reflected in this month's payroll, which has already been closed, and will therefore only be applied in February, with retroactive pay covering January.
The Government and UGT-affiliated unions Fesap and STE will sign an agreement raising the State minimum wage (Public Administration Remuneration Base, BRAP) to €1,116.55 in 2029 — effectively €1,117. The deal, due to be signed on Wednesday, formalises a planned uplift for public-sector pay that will interact with cost-of-living pressures and broader labour-market indicators, signalling the state’s approach to wage policy ahead of 2029.
On the agenda is the extension of the multi‑year agreement to improve workers' pay. Also, Cotrim asks Montenegro for the PSD's support.
