Net income falls by up to 23% on retirement

Prime Minister says it is "too early" for a permanent pension increase and admits a supplement if finances allow

In the fortnightly debate, José Luís Carneiro appealed to the “sensitivity of the Prime Minister” regarding people who receive minimum pensions and are especially affected by the rising cost of living.

The challenges of longevity

The CEIIA Conferences began this week with an excellent session featuring physician and researcher Manuel Sobrinho Simões on 'More Longevity', a highly relevant topic for our society. Sobrinho Simões delivered a message of confidence regarding our capacity to live longer, while also warning of the need to live better within our community context. The session highlighted the positive evolution of longevity indices in developed countries and the resulting societal impacts, including pension funding. Isabel Furtado, president of CEIIA, emphasised the importance of work-life balance and preparing for retirement. While progress has been made in treating diseases like cancer, mental health remains a growing concern. The challenge of longevity requires a generational contract and a renewed sense of community, as noted by Alberto Castro and supported by the insights of Linda Grayton in 'The New Long Life', focusing on quality of life and meaningful contributions to society.

Security forces protest against pension cuts

ASPP, one of the unions present, argues that members of the security forces and services must have 'an exception' regarding pensions, taking into account the 'specificities in the exercise of their mission'.

What is motivating the protest by the PSP, GNR, and Maritime Police?

The protest is against a 2017 law with a new pension calculation formula that has now begun to impact the lives of professionals more directly. In some cases, the cuts may exceed 30%.

Petra Hielkema renews mandate, continues to lead EIOPA until 2031

Petra Hielkema, current chair of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), will begin her second term leading the institution on 1 September 2026. The successor to Gabriel Bernardino at EIOPA – who, at the time, was also the first chair of the institution to renew his mandate – had her...

Regulator: pension sustainability must be shared

Population ageing and a shrinking workforce are putting pressure on health and pension systems. Immigration is a short-term solution, but the risk must be shared with the private sector, says the Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority.

Inspector-General of Finance accumulates position with a pension of 5,187.59 euros

The Inspector-General of Finance, António Ferreira dos Santos, will, starting next month, accumulate his management role with a gross monthly old-age pension of 5,187.59 euros, according to the notice with the list of retired public administration officials published this week in the Diário da República. Having already reached 70 years of age – the retirement age...

Prison guard leadership to participate in protest

The Trade Union Association of Prison Guard Corps Leadership criticises the Portuguese state for extending the retirement age and applying a calculation formula that reduces pensions.

European Commission wants a revolution in pensions

Maria Luís Albuquerque, the Portuguese Commissioner responsible for Financial Services and the Savings Union, says that relying solely on the State to guarantee pensions is an increasing risk.

Portuguese Commissioner wants to revolutionise pensions for the Portuguese and Europeans

In this week's 'Europa Viva', Maria Luís Albuquerque explains that the goal of her mission is for all citizens to have higher pensions at the time of retirement.

The retirement age cannot increase much further

Every week I see cases of people in the active workforce, around 60 years old, complaining that they 'can't take it anymore' and that it is a huge struggle to continue working until the retirement age.