Portugal - Government presses ahead with labour reform - May 31, 2026

The Government presses ahead with its labour reform plan, unveiling a slightly revised draft bill after talks with unions collapsed, in hope of getting parliamentary approval ‌with the far right´s support. The overhaul of more than 100 articles of the labour code, first launched in September, is a key pillar of the Government's agenda to boost productivity and growth. Mandatory talks between the Government, employers and unions lasted almost nine months but broke down without agreement. Unions ⁠have accused the Government of favouring employers at the expense of workers' rights with rules that increase job insecurity.

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