The life expectancy indicator at age 65 has remained stable according to the latest data. Consequently, the standard retirement age for 2027 will remain fixed at 66 years and 11 months.
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A European Central Bank survey of 64 large non-financial companies found that 40% now anticipate inflation will lead to higher wage demands, up from 20% in the previous survey. While wage growth is expected to slow from 3.2% in 2025 to 2.9% by 2027, this deceleration is less pronounced than previously forecasted due to economic conditions.
Relocating to Portugal can change the tax treatment and reporting requirements for your existing investment portfolio, as financial structures recognized in other countries may not have the same status under Portuguese law. Additionally, some international financial providers and advisers may be unable to continue servicing accounts or providing regulated advice once a client becomes a Portuguese tax resident.
The Portuguese technology company Critical Software expects to end 2026 with 1,300 employees, 200 fewer than at the start of the year, due to the integration of artificial intelligence. The technology is replacing programming and testing tasks, leading the company to restructure its teams, and the CEO has stated that further personnel cuts in the future cannot be excluded.