Socialist Party leader José Luís Carneiro stated he does not expect the government's 2027 State Budget proposal to deviate significantly from what has already been presented to his party. He reiterated that the Socialist Party intends to abstain, allowing the budget to pass, provided it does not include cuts to pensions, tax increases, or structural changes to the National Health Service.
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The Minister of the Presidency stated that any amendments to the 2027 State Budget proposed by the opposition during the specialization phase must be fiscally compensated. The government maintains there is limited room for changes, warning that irresponsible increases to the deficit could lead to future tax hikes or higher debt.
The Chega party has announced it will vote against the 2027 State Budget in the general assembly stage, citing a lack of measures to support citizens during current economic difficulties. The budget's approval is already secured, as the PS party has announced it will abstain from the vote.
The Frente Comum trade union held a protest outside Parliament on Tuesday, 27 October, to contest the government's 2027 State Budget proposal. Union leaders expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of salary increase proposals for public administration workers and discussed the possibility of a future strike.