Employers urge the Government to include in the State Budget for 2027 proposal measures that reduce the tax burden on companies and promote housing for workers, while trade unions advocate for IRS relief. The Executive and social partners meet on Wednesday in Social Dialogue, with the presence of the Finance Minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, for the presentation of information on the SB2027 proposal.
The Confederation of Commerce and Services of Portugal, the Confederation of Farmers of Portugal and the Business Confederation of Portugal call for a reduction in the tax burden on companies, with CIP advocating for a gradual reduction of the IRC rate, progressive elimination of surtaxes and reinforcement of fiscal incentives for investment. CAP also calls for measures that promote housing for workers and generational renewal in the agricultural sector.
The trade unions UGT and CGTP urge the Government to take measures that improve the living conditions of workers. UGT advocates for the revision of the tripartite salary appreciation agreement, with adjustment of the fiscal effort in IRS and updating of the tax brackets. CGTP demands a new fiscal policy that relieves taxation on the incomes of those who work and reinforces public services.
Regarding the national minimum wage, trade unions consider there is room for an upward revision of the value provided for in the agreement (which stipulates the increase from 920 to 970 euros in 2027), with CGTP advocating that the national minimum wage rise to 1,100 euros. In contrast, business confederations rule out any upward revision, arguing that the administrative setting of the minimum wage crushes competitiveness and that conditions are not met for the increase.
