Labor & Taxes

Government moves up review of public administration general careers and travel allowances

The government has advanced the timeline for negotiating public sector benefits: the review of travel allowances (ajudas de custo) will now begin in January 2027, and the revision of general career paths is set to start in December 2026. These changes, discussed with union representatives, aim to address workers' concerns regarding rising costs and career positioning, although specific salary increases or new values have not yet been proposed.

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If you are a public sector employee in Portugal, these negotiations indicate a potential shift in career progression and travel compensation starting in early 2027, though no concrete pay changes have been decided yet.

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