The Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, admitted that the support process for the reconstruction of homes affected by bad weather “is not going well” because “the evaluation process carried out by the municipal councils is taking too long.”
Mayor of Leiria accuses the Minister of Economy of "profound ignorance" regarding the work of municipalities on the ground
Wednesday, 11 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.
