"The Portuguese Prime Minister emphasised that the government will continue, within social dialogue, to seek an agreement that can bring labour relations a spirit of productivity and competitiveness, making the economy more attractive to investment and giving security and confidence to investors. He added that Portugal must have rules agile enough to allow the economy to function with higher productivity, not just be a reliable, stable country.
He highlighted the valorisation of public-sector workers, noting around forty agreements across various career paths, aiming for the public administration to be as competitive as others so it can better serve citizens and businesses. He also underlined Caixa Geral de Depósitos’ fundamental role in stabilising the financial system and its trusted relationship with people and businesses, insisting a publicly-owned bank is essential for financial stability and social cohesion. The government pointed out that CGD has repaid state funds invested during the crisis, underscoring prudent management of public finances."
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