Parental leave: PS and PSD submit joint proposal

The PS and PSD parties have presented a joint proposal to extend initial parental leave. The plan sets a default of 150 days (5 months) at 100% pay, with options to extend to 180 days (6 months) at 100% pay if parents share at least 30 days of leave, or up to 210 days (7 months) at 90% pay if the father takes an additional 60 days. The vote on this proposal was postponed to allow other parties to review the document.

Why it mattersIf you are planning for a family, this proposal would change the duration and pay rates of parental leave, though it is currently a bill awaiting a vote rather than enacted law.

Portuguese citizens' income to see changes if 2027 State Budget is approved

The 2027 State Budget proposal includes a 50-euro monthly increase for pensioners in 2027, with pension updates potentially extending through 2029. These measures are contingent upon the approval of the budget by parliament.

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Government forecasts Social Security surplus above 8.3 billion euros in 2027

The government's 2027 State Budget proposal projects a Social Security surplus of 8.38 billion euros, an 8% increase from 2026. This outlook is driven by an expected 7.8% rise in contributions, based on a forecast of 2.1% GDP growth and a 4.5% increase in wages per worker.

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Internal Administration budget rises by 364 million euros, with a focus on PSP and GNR salaries

The 2027 State Budget proposal allocates 3.1 billion euros to the Ministry of Internal Administration, a 13.1% increase from 2026. Of this, 2.4 billion euros (76.5% of the total) is earmarked for personnel costs, specifically for the GNR and PSP, including plans to improve housing access for police and military staff at the start of their careers. The budget also funds an expansion of the national speed camera network (SINCRO) and the development of a new Highway Code (Código da Estrada) to strengthen traffic enforcement.

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