Government accelerates 100% digital services target to 2029

Monday, 13 July 2026AI summary
Government accelerates 100% digital services target to 2029
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Minister-Assistant and for State Reform Gonçalo Matias announced that Portugal will move its target for 100% digital public services forward to 2029. Originally planned for 2030, the government aims to reach this goal early through an intensified digitization effort. Officials emphasize that this transition is intended to improve efficiency and humanize public service delivery.

Context & Explainers

Gonçalo Matias is the Minister-Assistant and for State Reform (Ministro-Adjunto e da Reforma do Estado) in the current Portuguese government. He is responsible for overseeing public administration modernization and digital transformation initiatives across the country.