Portugal's Minister of Labor again ruled out the possibility of a structural reform of Social Security. According to the minister, the current moment is one of reflection, not of implementing profound changes to the system.
The minister recognized, however, that any future understanding on the matter will have to depend on a regime pact. This expression refers to a comprehensive agreement among the main political parties, something that would be necessary to legitimize any reform with greater impact on the Social Security system.
The minister's position comes in a context of debate about the sustainability and future of the Social Security system in Portugal, a topic that has been generating political and social discussion in the country.
