Portugal’s CGA adjusts 2,937 public-sector pensions, with average gross reduction of €93

Portugal’s Caixa Geral de Aposentações (CGA), which administers many public-sector pensions, has explained why 2,937 retirement payments were adjusted downwards. Speaking in parliament, CGA president António Valente said the decision was not ordered by the government but followed the identification of a discrepancy in the institution’s calculation software.

Who was affected and by how much?

According to CGA, the cases involve a specific group who joined the scheme by 31 August 1993 and retired after more than 40 years of service. They represent about 0.4% of roughly 670,000 pensions paid by the institution. This is not an across-the-board cut for all public pensioners.

The average gross payment in the affected group fell from €2,476 to €2,382. CGA reported an average gross difference of €93 a month and a net difference of €59. Individual adjustments vary.

What affected pensioners can check

Anyone who has noticed a change should compare payment statements and review correspondence in their personal CGA file. The calculation method, recorded service and applicable rules may matter in an individual challenge.

The parliamentary testimony sets out the authority’s explanation; it does not pre-judge the outcome of any administrative or court appeal. Individual rights depend on the particular case and the legislation in force.