Rui Teixeira writes an opinion piece about Social Security, considering it an achievement of the April Revolution and, in particular, of the Workers. The article argues that before the creation of Social Security, there were only scattered and very limited systems in Portugal.
The author highlights that these ancient systems were based on a charitable logic and not on the right to a dignified life, which represented a fundamental difference in the approach to social protection.
According to the article, Social Security is Public, Solidarity-based and Universal, thus summarizing its nature. These three characteristics are presented as essential pillars of the system.
The text concludes that Social Security is essential to combat poverty and to guarantee dignified living conditions for citizens, reinforcing its importance as an instrument of social solidarity.
