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Portugal
Total population (m.):  10.7
GDP per capita (USD):  22765
 

2010

Changes in the social security system contributions
 

2009

Innovative Strategic Asset Allocation for the Portuguese Reserve Fund
Innovative Strategic Asset Allocation for the Portuguese Reserve Fund
 

2007

Portugal to speed up its first pillar pension reform
New system of unemployment benefits
 

2006

Solidarity Supplement for the Elderly
Improvements in the Social Integration Income
Changes in sickness benefit
Contribution base of the self-employed revised
Tax increase allotted to social security financing
Convergence of pension systems
 

2005

The possibility of extending maternity/paternity leave
Modifications in sickness benefits
 

2003

Reform of the family allowance scheme based on targeted assistance
Amendments to old-age and disability benefits
Special unemployment measures
Increases in family allowances
New social security framework legislation
 

2002

Changes in the method of calculating pensions
Upgrading of family benefits
Greater fairness in family benefits
Introduction of a new benefit
Improvement in benefits
 

2001

A portion of the social security fund to be outsourced
Framework Law on Social Security adopted
 

2000

Extension of benefit payment period, depending on contribution years
Creation of a partial-unemployment allowance
 

1999

Increase in minimum social benefits
 

1998

More favourable conditions for HIV-positive members
 

1997

Guaranteed minimum wage
New rules for family allowances
Changes in protection for self-employed
 

1996

National minimum income
Social Security White Paper
Employment promotion
Benefit amounts updated
Adaptation of national legislation to European Union legislation
Updates for benefit amounts
 

1995

Decrease in employers' contribution

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