Internal Administration budget rises by 364 million euros, with a focus on PSP and GNR salaries

The 2027 State Budget proposal allocates 3.1 billion euros to the Ministry of Internal Administration, a 13.1% increase from 2026. Of this, 2.4 billion euros (76.5% of the total) is earmarked for personnel costs, specifically for the GNR and PSP, including plans to improve housing access for police and military staff at the start of their careers. The budget also funds an expansion of the national speed camera network (SINCRO) and the development of a new Highway Code (Código da Estrada) to strengthen traffic enforcement.

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Internal Administration budget rises by 364 million euros, with a focus on PSP and GNR salaries

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