Complementary schemes do not weaken the public system. They protect it, argues Jorge Bravo
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Complementary schemes do not weaken the public system. They protect it, argues Jorge Bravo

Jornal de Negócios27 August 2026 at 09:30

Economist Jorge Bravo argues that complementary pension schemes do not weaken the public social security system but rather protect it. According to Bravo, diversifying retirees' income through complementary schemes strengthens the public system by reducing pressure on social support efforts.

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