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2027 State Budget: North is the region with the most funding, totaling 685.4 million euros

The proposed 2027 State Budget allocates the largest share of regional investment to the North (685.4 million euros), primarily driven by Porto Metro infrastructure projects, including the Ruby Line and extensions to Gondomar and Trofa. Other regions receiving allocations include Greater Lisbon (374 million euros) and the Centre (189.5 million euros), with over 5.9 billion euros dedicated to multi-regional projects such as railway network maintenance and development.

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