“In 2027, the AD Government will raise the minimum wage (RMMG) to 970 euros, marking the third consecutive increase since the 24th Constitutional Government took office in 2024—a year when the RMMG stood at 820 euros,” the document highlights.

The government sets the national minimum wage, currently 920 euros, by order after consulting social partners.

Target agreement

Trade union confederations have been advocating a national minimum wage increase beyond the target set in the agreement on wage appreciation and economic growth, arguing, among other things, that inflation is higher than expected.

Consequently, the CGTP has argued that the guaranteed minimum wage should rise to 1,100 euros next year, while the UGT calls for it to exceed 1,000 euros.

In contrast, business confederations say they see no “plausible” reasons to strengthen the current agreement on wage growth and economic growth—specifically on the national minimum wage target—arguing that certain measures have yet to be implemented.

Social concertation

After the Social Concertation meeting on 16 September, the Minister of Labour said the Government “is always open to reviewing any agreements within Social Concertation.” However, it does not currently plan to revise the national minimum wage increase.

The tripartite agreement on wage growth and economic expansion for 2025–2028, signed in October 2024 by the Government, the four business confederations, and the General Workers’ Union (UGT), revised the national minimum wage trajectory upwards, projecting annual increases of €50 to reach €1,020 by 2028.

However, after the 18 May 2025 legislative elections, the government set a new target in its program for the full legislative term, aiming for the guaranteed minimum wage to reach a gross monthly figure of €1,100 by 2029.


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