Deputies join protesters at the doors of the Assembly of the Republic

Several members of parliament joined individuals protesting at the entrance of the Assembly of the Republic while the State Budget debate is ongoing.

Several members of parliament joined individuals protesting at the entrance of the Assembly of the Republic while the State Budget debate is ongoing.
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Read today’s briefingThe 2027 State Budget is being voted on in Parliament this Wednesday, 28 October. While the government's proposal is expected to pass due to the Socialist Party's (PS) confirmed abstention, the debate remains heavily focused on housing policy despite ongoing disagreements.
Opponents of a lithium exploration project in Covas do Barroso are continuing their protest for the second consecutive day on 28 October, blocking access to prospecting sites held by the company Savannah. While the company stated that no work was scheduled at the protest site for this week and that it continues to follow its own project timeline, the local association maintains its resistance against the government-authorized administrative easement allowing access to community-held lands.
Police forces have set 28 October as the deadline for the government to provide a formal response regarding career progression and salary adjustments. This move follows ongoing discontent within the security forces regarding their working conditions and compensation packages.