According to newspaper Publico the EC warned that exempting those with residence in Portugal of paying the tax could put those who do not meet that criterion in “a situation of particular disadvantage".
The European Commission further recalled that, “in general terms, EU law prohibits discrimination on grounds of nationality".
This is the problem with the EU in 2015 each country bends the rules to suit just like the Euro is used in most of Europe and its value is equal in all `so ` why are wages not equal?I thought being in the EU would make everything equal? Portugal had in force a entrance charge before joining the EU and now as a member have reintroduced that charge,so what will happen?Nothing or maybe a small fine compared to the gain. Portugal`s biggest mistake was to join the Euro currency if it hadn't Portuguese workers would today be paid far more in wages ,the Euro is for profit advantage and when things are bad the euro is the excuse why wages are low.
By Troy from UK on 23 Apr 2015, 09:56
Portugal is not poor - it has the highest percentage of female millionares of any country in the world. What it is, is unjust and unequal. There is a ruling elite that controls a poor population, and an ineffective legal system which prevents proper redress from exploitation.
The government implemented 'green receipts' to stop people getting holiday pay, and allowing people to be paid less than the minimum wage (500 euros per month). You'll also find that there is a cheap illegal labour force which is also paid sub minimum wages, but their employers do not get penalised for this - only the employees. There is no inheritance tax. It is a country for the wealthy and criminals. This is why the younger working population have flooded out of the country. I was earning 145 euros a month (I have a PhD) when I left Portugal. Projected population decrease from 10 million to 7 million by 2060. Portugal is still functioning as a dicatatorship which functions only for the elite.
By Erik from Lisbon on 24 Apr 2015, 10:51