Italy - Agreement for embassy staff - March 31, 2026

For employees of embassies, consulates, legations, cultural institutes, and international organizations, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, along with the CGIL, CISL FP, UILPA, and CEUQ, signed the renewal of the collective agreement on 18 March 2026. The agreement takes effect on 1 January 2026, and expires on 31 December 2028. The minimum wage scales have been updated, with subsequent effective dates and adjustments to the national base pay for the various levels. The productivity bonus is linked to increases in productivity, quality, efficiency, and innovation and is based on objective measurement criteria.

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