Government says it is studying changes to family allowances

Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho announced that the government will assess the effectiveness of family allowances in combating child poverty. During a parliamentary hearing regarding the 2027 State Budget, she emphasized the importance of family benefits and confirmed that adjustments will align with inflation. However, she indicated that the government is focusing on studying the current system's impact on reducing childhood poverty before considering any increases. This follows a previous announcement about a structural review of family allowances, with no immediate changes expected until 2026.