PCP says Government's commitment not to reform Social Security is 'worth nothing'
Correio da Manhã27 August 2026 at 15:54
The PCP considered that the Government's commitment not to proceed with Social Security reform "is worth nothing," through Paulo Raimundo, who stated that the executive "pushed the envelope" with the study on the sustainability of the pension system revealed last week, warning that, "if there isn't much talk," the government will seek ways to proceed with changes.
Paulo Raimundo accused the Government of "throwing mud at the wall" regarding the promise not to touch Social Security during this legislation, considering that promise "is worth nothing".
Chega challenged the PS to make the party's proposals to lower VAT on fuels and the food basket viable, in a dynamic of political opposition regarding fiscal measures.
José Luís Carneiro again demanded a clear position from the prime minister guaranteeing that Social Security will not be privatized, reinforcing his opposition to any possibility of opening the Social Security system to the private sector.
The president of Chega, Ventura, today criticized the Government's inaction regarding the problems caused by storm Kristin, pointing particularly to the roads that remain closed without viable alternatives having been created for the affected population.
