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.
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Labour Minister Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho announced plans for a major labour law overhaul during a parliamentary hearing on 26 October 2026. The reform will transpose two EU directives: the Pay Transparency Directive, which requires employers to disclose salary ranges before contracts are signed and ban questions about past pay, and the Platform Work Directive, which establishes rules on digital platform employment status and automated management, with an EU transposition deadline of 2 December 2026. However, the minister acknowledged that the current Government may not complete the full reform.
The Lisbon City Council approved an agreement with the Sociedade Gestora da Alta de Lisboa (SGAL) on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, securing over 71,500 square meters of building capacity for municipal housing projects. The settlement resolves a decades-long contractual dispute and avoids a complex arbitration process, following the rejection of a contract extension in March 2025. Under the terms, the municipality retains strategic plots including Lote 5.8 and Malha 24, valued at 46 million euros, while SGAL remains responsible for urban infrastructure works estimated at 15.8 million euros.
During the general debate on the proposed 2027 State Budget (OE2027), the Finance Minister acknowledged ongoing struggles with housing and cost of living. He defended the government's economic record by pointing to increases in salaries, employment, and public services since April 2024, and confirmed that the final vote on the budget is scheduled for 24 November.