The Prime Minister proposed a freeze on automatic wage indexation in order to help deliver budget savings of at least €10 billion by 2030 — triggering sharp criticism from several coalition partners and trade unions. The proposal would directly impact household incomes by suspending automatic wage increases despite rising living costs. The measure aims to boost businesses and stimulate economic growth.
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