In a press conference at the Palácio da Vila, in Sintra, António Leitão Amaro said that this is a "significant increase" and that in a year and a half, with PSD/CDS-PP governments, the minimum wage increased by 100 euros.

"In a year and a half, with Luís Montenegro as Prime Minister, the minimum wage will rise by 100 euros. This is part of a policy of increasing the income of the Portuguese people, supported by a unique moment in the national economy," said the minister.

The income agreement that the previous government of Luís Montenegro (PSD/CDS-PP) signed with the UGT and employers' associations in October 2024 stipulates that the minimum wage will increase at a rate of 50 euros each year until 2028.

The projected values ​​are €920 in 2026, rising to €970 in 2027 and to €1,020 in 2028.