Overview
- Social Security’s latest proposal freezes payments for self‑employed workers earning below the SMI and limits increases for higher brackets to about 1%–2.5%, roughly €3–€15 a month from 2026.
- The retreat follows strong backlash to an earlier plan that would have raised monthly quotas by €11–€206, with reported percentage hikes up to about 20%.
- The PP says it will take its autónomos package to Congress, including a 0% IVA franchise for incomes under €85,000, and will seek backing from Junts and the PNV.
- Left‑wing partners split as Sumar welcomes the rectification, Podemos demands cuts for low earners and higher contributions for top earners, and Junts deems the freeze insufficient.
- Regional authorities and autónomo groups escalate support efforts, with Murcia increasing direct aid for small‑commerce self‑employed to €700,000.