A report titled 'Gender in Technology' indicates that over 50% of women in the sector report salary inequality, challenges in work-life balance, and experiences of sexism. Despite these issues, the report highlights an increasing number of women in leadership positions.
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Between January and September 2026, there were 479 collective dismissal notices, an increase of nearly 16% compared to the same period in 2025. While the number of notices is the highest since 2020, the total number of workers actually dismissed in these processes fell by 2.18% year-on-year to 5,294.
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro stated that his administration has reduced taxes for families and companies by approximately 5.2 billion euros over the past two and a half years. This total includes 3.5 billion euros in IRS reductions—split between general tax cuts and a specific regime for youth under 35—and 1.2 billion euros in IRC (corporate tax) reductions.
The Frente Comum union coalition has scheduled a nationwide strike for civil servants on 20 November. The action, approved during a protest outside the Assembly of the Republic today, is a response to ongoing 2027 salary negotiations and the proposed state budget.