PSD wants Parliament to evaluate the extinction of independent entities

Monday, 16 March 2026RSS
PSD wants Parliament to evaluate the extinction of independent entities
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Hugo Soares proposed that the working group created to regulate the functioning of independent entities should propose the extinction of any entities it finds that can or should be abolished.

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.

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