According to the Tax Workers' Union, these appointments 'reinforce the perception that senior and managerial posts have become a parallel career path, accessible only to those already in post'.
Tax Authority makes 70 appointments to leadership positions without a competitive process, disregarding 'transparency, merit and equal opportunities'
Monday, 26 January 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.
