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Minister assures that pension supplement will not affect public accounts

Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho stated that the extraordinary supplement of €400 million will not compromise the State's finances.

10 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security, Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho, assured that the extraordinary supplement to be granted to pensioners will not destabilize public accounts. This statement was made during the inauguration of a new training wing at the Institute of Employment and Professional Training (IEFP) in Bragança.

The supplement is estimated to cost around €400 million and will cover approximately 90% of pensioners. The minister emphasized that the measure was designed to provide additional support to these citizens.

According to the minister, the implementation of the extraordinary supplement is a way to acknowledge the importance of pensioners and improve their financial situation. This approach arises in a context where discussions about the sustainability of the pension system in Portugal are ongoing.

The announcement of the supplement coincides with the opening of new training opportunities for the unemployed, aimed at strengthening the labor market. The minister also highlighted the purpose of the IEFP in promoting the training and professional development of citizens.

Although the measure was not met with explicit criticism from other government representatives at the time, there was no clear discourse presented on the future of pension financing beyond this specific supplement.

The situation of public accounts and the impact of measures like this remain topics of analysis and debate, with no details provided on how long-term sustainability will be ensured. The minister did not specify who would be responsible for monitoring the continuity of the accounts' balance over time.

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