Ex-president says INEM problems were due to structural failures.
The INEM experienced problems during the 2024 strikes. These problems were caused by a lack of staff and money transfers. This raised concerns about how the institute is run.
Sérgio Janeiro, a former INEM president, said the institute did not have enough people. He also said the strikes happened at the same time, making it harder to manage. Cláudia Joaquim, a former official, explained that the government moved money from the National Institute of Social Security to the INEM. She believed this helped the institute work better. This situation shows questions about how public money is used in Portugal.
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Highlights
INEM Staffing Issues Highlighted
Sergeio Janeiro said the embarrassment during the strikes was due to a lack of staff.
Fund Transfers Were Political
Cláudia Joaquim said INEM funds were moved by political decisions.
Simultaneous Strikes Caused Problems
The multiple strikes created difficulties with staffing and coordination.
Efficiency Improvements Claimed
A former official believes fund transfers improved the INEM's efficiency.
Concerns About Public Funds
The use of public money is a concern for the government.