The Portuguese Government ruled out the possibility of changing Social Security during the current legislative term. The Minister of Labor did not guarantee new extraordinary support for pensioners, leaving the question of additional measures for this group open.
The Minister of Labor admitted that a reform of the system could happen in the next legislative session, but only if there is a regime pact between the main parties. This condition appears fundamental for any structural change in the Social Security system.
The Executive's position contrasts with the expectations of some pensioners who were hoping for new extraordinary support measures. The absence of guarantees from the minister increases uncertainty about possible financial assistance before the end of the current term.
The concept of a regime pact, referred to by the minister, implies a broader agreement between political forces to ensure continuity and stability in the social security system reforms, something that would traditionally only be viable in a new political cycle.
