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15 May 2026

Seminar: “Reforming the Electoral System: Redesigning Constituencies and Changing the Ballot Paper?”

The Institute of Public Policy – Lisbon (IPP) and the Associação de Deputados à Assembleia da República (AEDAR) will host, on 1 June at 5:30 pm, the seminar “Reforming the Electoral System: Redesigning Constituencies and Changing the Ballot Paper?”. The event will take place at the Casa do Parlamento – Centro Interpretativo, located at Rua de S. Bento, no. 148, in Lisbon.The report “Reforming the Electoral System: Redesigning Constituencies and Changing the Ballot Paper?” will be presented and discussed. The study analyses the functioning of the current electoral system, focusing on the relationship between the configuration and magnitude of electoral…

08 May 2026

Policy Paper 39 | Intergenerational Justice in Health in Portugal: an analysis based on the Intergenerational Justice Index

As part of the Intergenerational Justice Index, Policy Paper 39 further develops a tool designed to monitor the evolution of intergenerational justice in Portugal, with a particular focus on healthcare.Authored by Aida Isabel Tavares, the policy paper clarifies the concept of intergenerational health as the stock of health shaped over time and proposes indicators assessing quality and quantity of life, access to healthcare, and public expenditure.Read the full policy paper here

08 May 2026

Policy Paper 40 | The Evolution of the EU Budget: From MFF 2021–2027 to MFF 2028–2034

Policy Paper 40 examines the evolution of the European Union’s budgetary framework from the 2021–2027 Multiannual Financial Framework to the proposed 2028–2034 cycle, highlighting the transformations driven by the COVID-19 crisis, Next Generation EU, and the Union’s emerging strategic priorities. The paper analyses the growing emphasis on competitiveness, innovation, defence, and the green and digital transitions, while also addressing the governance, implementation, and territorial cohesion challenges associated with the EU’s new performance-based funding model. It further presents recommendations for Southern European Member States and EU institutions, advocating a balanced approach that reconciles competitiveness with solidarity and regional development within the…

07 May 2026

Job opportunity – Project & Events Officer

The Institute of Public Policy – Lisbon (IPP) is a think tank of academic origin, which acts in a nonpartisan manner, being independent of any economic, social, political, religious or other interests. We intend to promote a society in which the public debate is more enlightened and the political decision processes more rigorous and informed. IPP is seeking a Project and Events Officer to support and advance our mission. We are looking for a proactive, highly organized professional – ideally with proven experience in event management and project management. Main functions Provide general administrative and operational support to the Board of…

08 Apr 2026

24th ESPANET Annual Conference

The Institute of Public Policy – Lisbon, in collaboration with ISEG Research, will organise the 24th Annual Conference of ESPAnet – the European Network for Social Policy Analysis – under the theme “Resize? Restructure? The European Social Model under Pressure”.This important international event, which will take place in Lisbon at ISEG between 26 and 28 August 2026, invites the academic and policy-making communities to reflect on the challenges facing the European social model in a context marked by geo-economic tensions, geopolitical risks, climate change and rapid technological transformations.The conference is open for paper submissions until 17 May 2026, providing a…

06 Mar 2026

Report 12 – What future are we leaving to the next generations? An intergenerational justice index for Portugal

In the previous Report (Pereira et al., 2023) we presented the methodology for constructing both a new “Intergenerational Justice Index for Portugal” and six Intergenerational Justice Indices covering six essential dimensions. In this study, we summarise the methodologies used, the indicators selected, and the main results obtained. The dimensions considered remain unchanged, as does the vast majority of indicators used within each dimension. Further details on the indicators, formulas, underlying data and sources may be consulted with the respective authors and in several articles to be published in the first half of 2026 in policy papers of the Institute of…

15 Jan 2026

Policy Paper 38 | Rigid Budgets, Fragile Adjustments: The Fiscal Consequences of an Expanding Wage Bill

This policy paper examines one of the key structural challenges to fiscal consolidation in Portugal: the rigidity of public expenditure, with a particular focus on the public sector wage bill. Against the backdrop of fiscal normalization under high debt and constrained policy space, the analysis explores how wage-bill dynamics shape the pace, composition, and sustainability of fiscal adjustment. Drawing on recent empirical evidence and the Portuguese experience, the paper highlights the limitations of short-term, crisis-driven measures and argues for durable structural reforms in public employment and pay-setting frameworks to support credible and growth-friendly consolidation.Read the Policy Paper here.About the Institute…

08 Dec 2025

PromethEUs Conference: Making the 2028-2034 MFF fit for EU Competitiveness

Join the PromethEUs network for an insightful conference focusing on the future of European financing.Topic: "Making the 2028-2034 MFF fit for EU Competitiveness"Date: Tuesday, 9 December Time: 12:30 – 14:00 (A light lunch will be available starting at 12:00)Location: I-Com premises, Avenue des Arts 50, BrusselsWhat to ExpectDuring this event, PromethEUs will officially present its second study of 2025.The comprehensive study will analyze the proposal for the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) in four key chapters, featuring:A detailed comparison with the previous MFF.An in-depth look at the proposed European Competitive Fund.An analysis of the specific financing needs of the digital…

14 Oct 2025

Rethinking Electoral Districts: Justice and Representation

The Institute of Public Policy – Lisbon will host, in November at ISEG, the workshop “Rethinking Electoral Districts: Justice and Representation.”Electoral districts refer to the territorial constituencies that serve as the basis for converting votes into seats, a process that in Portugal follows the D’Hondt method. However, the magnitude of these districts — that is, the number of representatives elected in each constituency — varies greatly. This disparity affects electoral fairness and increases the number of wasted votes, particularly in low-magnitude districts (for example, Portalegre), thereby encouraging “tactical voting.”This workshop will serve as a forum to discuss the challenges associated…

14 Oct 2025

OE 2026: Local Finances, Decentralization and Housing

October 28th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., ISEG (Auditorium 2)The decentralization of powers to local authorities, and their key role in implementing EU funds in the area of housing, raise important questions that will be addressed at the seminar OE 2026: Local Finances, Decentralization and Housing. Beyond the 2026 State Budget, it is also essential to analyse the budgetary execution of 2025 and 2024, in order to reflect on the impact of fiscal policy on crucial areas of public governance.i. Will the funding foreseen in the 2026 State Budget be sufficient given the expanded responsibilities of local authorities?ii. Will municipalities have…