There is an obvious question: could the studies not have been presented, and the community consulted, before the announcement of the new Research and Innovation Agency? Opinion by João Ramalho-Santos
The birth of an agency
Wednesday, 25 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.
