João Almeida, a CDS-PP MP, states that it is necessary to know “how the controversial early retirement of Mário Centeno from the Bank of Portugal was decided,” and “with what criteria the same decision was taken.”
"There is a question of knowing" whether Centeno's pension "is legitimate or not"
Wednesday, 18 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.
