The government has confirmed that no general pay increase for civil servants will be granted in 2026. At a meeting held at the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry ruled out any increase in the index point value, favoring targeted measures for specific career paths and categories of employees. In response, the eight representative trade unions walked out of the discussions before they concluded.
According to the ministry, a uniform 1% increase in the value of the index point would represent a cost of €2,4 billion for public finances. The government believes that such an expenditure is incompatible with the additional savings planned in the 2026 budget.
The unions denounce three years of freeze
Trade unions criticize the government for failing to propose any general measures to boost the purchasing power of nearly six million public sector employees. They also denounce the continued freeze on the index point, in place for three years, as well as the elimination of a bonus intended to support civil servants' incomes.
Staff representatives are also raising concerns about the stagnation of salary scales, which limits prospects for wage increases. This disagreement opens a new period of tension between the government and unions, as budget discussions for 2026 are set to continue in the coming months.
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