The Minister of Social Security has appointed Isabel Ramos to the Directorate-General for Coordination and Planning (DGCP), which is absorbing the GEP. José Luís Albuquerque, whose term at the head of the GEP was set to run until 2028, and the rest of the team are being replaced as part of the restructuring.
Government makes new leadership changes at Social Security: Isabel Ramos to lead DGCP
Monday, 16 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Public Administration (Administração Pública) is Portugal's central, regional and local government bodies and the public-sector workforce that deliver services like healthcare, education and municipal functions. A pay rise announced on 20 February 2026 raised the state's base public-sector salary to €934.99 with retroactive payments back to January 2026, so employees and those who contract with state bodies should expect updated payrolls and potential budget effects.
