The State Budget proposal for 2027 allocates 843 million euros for road and rail investment, a decrease from the 868 million euros in 2026. While investment in the railway network will increase to 736 million euros, specifically for projects like high-speed rail and the third Tejo crossing, road investment will drop significantly to 107 million euros.
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The president of the Confederation of Portuguese Business (CIP) has called for measures to boost public and private investment during the ongoing discussion of the 2027 State Budget. The Government recently submitted its budget proposal to Parliament, which forecasts 2.1% economic growth for 2027 and a 0.1% surplus; debates in the general assembly are scheduled for October 27-28, with the final vote on November 24.
The 2027 State Budget proposal includes a 50-euro monthly increase for pensioners in 2027, with pension updates potentially extending through 2029. These measures are contingent upon the approval of the budget by parliament.
The government's 2027 state budget proposal allocates 15.8 million euros to the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, a 45% increase from the 10.9 million euros estimated for 2026. The funding boost is tied to a planned national integration plan, AIMA staffing and technology upgrades, and efforts to reduce processing backlogs.