“The IMF report has a very biased perspective regarding a series of matters which we do not agree with at all. Many of the views are influenced by an incorrect assessment of the real situation and [leads to] extrapolate conclusions that the government cannot subscribe to”, Maria Luís Albuquerque said on Wednesday.


The IMF released a report on Monday warning that the economic growth could be compromised by the poor implementation of structural reforms and that there are still budget risks, recommending a series of measures namely in the areas of pensions and the labour market.


Among the measures the IMF suggested is the suspension of early retirement in the public and private sectors, an increase in state sector worker retirement contributions, a cut in the number of civil servants and a cap on automatic wage increases and promotions.