Government rules out pension reform after Jorge Bravo's study

The Government of Portugal has stated that it will not proceed with a pension reform, irrespective of the recommendations made by the working group coordinated by Jorge Bravo. According to a government source, the conclusions of the study are the "exclusive responsibility" of Jorge Bravo and should be regarded as another contribution to the public discussion.

The Ministry of Labour clarified that the presented report does not lead to any reopening of the pension dossier, at least until 2029. The intention is to avoid implementing a structural reform of Social Security in the current legislative cycle, focusing instead on measures aimed at public debate.

Although the study suggested several recommendations, the official position of the Government is that this will only serve as a starting point for future considerations regarding the pension system. The certainty that there will be no significant changes in this regard has been reiterated in recent statements.

In addition to Jorge Bravo's study, the Government is also viewing the issue of pensions in light of a more comprehensive analysis of the Social Security situation. The intention is to ensure the sustainability of the system without implementing immediate reforms that might generate controversy.

While it has been mentioned that the study serves to fuel the debate, there are no plans for this to translate into concrete changes in the coming years. The comprehensive methodology applied by Jorge Bravo has been recognized, but the decision remains to keep the status quo for now.

In this context, the Government aims to focus on the implementation of other social policies that could contribute to citizens' well-being, avoiding an excessive focus on pensions that could divert attention from more urgent issues.