Latest news and stories about poverty in Portugal for expats and residents.
The organisation emphasises that “there are several segments of the population that are particularly vulnerable to situations of poverty and exclusion.”
Cáritas highlights the issue of poverty that is often overlooked in statistics, focusing on vulnerable groups such as those with lower education levels, single-parent families, individuals with disabilities, and immigrants who face challenges in the labor market.
The webpage provides a broad overview of current events related to Portugal, highlighting issues such as the slow progress in combating poverty, ongoing political debates, and economic developments. It notes that efforts to address poverty in Portugal have been sluggish, with some setbacks. Additionally, there is mention of labor law negotiations, where the government is close to reaching an agreement with employers, though some unions remain skeptical. The site also features international news, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and updates on global markets, but the primary focus remains on Portugal's social and economic challenges.
Inflation disproportionately affects low-income individuals, exacerbating poverty and social inequality.
New data from Portugal's Survey on Living Conditions and Income show one region has the country's highest incidence of monetary poverty, with 17.9% of residents living below the poverty threshold. Analysts and local actors attribute the rise to a combination of state neglect, insufficient social-protection measures, the growth of precarious immigration and unstable work, and wider cost-of-living pressures — factors that together depress incomes and worsen social indicators. The figures point to a need for targeted regional policies on social security, employment quality and integration to reverse the trend.
The candidate backed by the PSD and CDS–PP spoke to journalists during a visit to the Santa Casa da Misericórdia in Ferreira do Alentejo, in the district of Beja.
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Carneiro accused the Government of undervaluing “the national strategy to combat poverty and inequalities” and argued that “the most vulnerable” are feeling this lack of protection from the authorities.
