A pilot project in the Azores Regional Administration tested a reduction of the work week to 32 hours. Participants reported lower levels of anxiety and insomnia and improved mental health, but officials state that a broader implementation across the public sector is still considered "premature."
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Read today’s briefingNew IRS tax rates for the first six brackets include cuts between 0.3 and 0.5 percentage points. For a monthly gross income of 1,000 euros, this represents an annual tax saving of 12.10 euros compared to current rates.
The 2027 State Budget proposal forecasts a total tax revenue of €70.67 billion, an increase of €2.86 billion over 2026. While the government plans €552 million in IRS tax relief through adjustments to tax bands and allowances, overall tax intake is expected to rise due to higher VAT receipts and taxes on tobacco and petroleum products.
New UK inheritance tax rules coming into effect on 6 April 2027 will bring most unused UK pension funds and death benefits into the deceased's taxable estate. In Portugal, the NHR regime is closed to new applicants, with the narrower IFICI incentive now in place, necessitating a review of cross-border financial planning and total investment costs.