[Spain] Plan for 5% minimum wage rise before elections

In Spain, Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz has announced plans to raise the minimum wage by around 5 per cent in 2027, before the general election, Baha Breaking News reports.

The election is expected to take place on November 29.

According to reporting from El País, the proposed increase would be Ms Díaz's final minimum wage increase as labour minister. The government is expected to decide on the adjustment after receiving a report from experts. The ministry has yet to confirm the exact amount of the rise. 

Trade unions have reportedly called for a 7 per cent increase, while employers have been critical of the measure's potential political implications.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called early elections following parliament’s rejection of his government's housing measures, as nationwide protests over rising housing costs and affordability continue.

Source: Baha Breaking News

In Spain, Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz has announced plans to raise the minimum wage by around 5 per cent in 2027, before the general election, Baha Breaking News reports.

The election is expected to take place on November 29.

According to reporting from El País, the proposed increase would be Ms Díaz's final minimum wage increase as labour minister. The government is expected to decide on the adjustment after receiving a report from experts. The ministry has yet to confirm the exact amount of the rise. 

Trade unions have reportedly called for a 7 per cent increase, while employers have been critical of the measure's potential political implications.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called early elections following parliament’s rejection of his government's housing measures, as nationwide protests over rising housing costs and affordability continue.

Source: Baha Breaking News