Government vs Unions: PRB 2026 Implementation Spanning Two Years Sparks Mixed Reactions

In a special meeting, the Council of Ministers, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Paul Bérenger, has finalized the implementation modalities of the 2026 report from the Pay Research Bureau (PRB). The key decision focuses on a gradual application of the new salary scales over two years, a choice made by the government to mitigate the impact of this reform on public finances. Specifically, starting from January 1, 2026, civil servants will receive 50...