Portugal - December 2025

On 11 December, the first major general strike in over a decade took place in Portugal. Organized by the country’s main labor unions, the strike mobilized approximately three million workers, representing 60 per cent of the workforce, according to organizers. Participants protested against a proposed labour reform, which they fear could increase employment insecurity by making dismissals easier, facilitating outsourcing, and restricting certain forms of compassionate leave. The strike mainly disrupted transport, education, healthcare and public administration services, impacting daily life across the country. Some limited clashes between security forces and protestors took place, with a total of six people arrested. 

Sources: El País, Euronews, Diário de Notícias, Observador