João Leão warns of a more pronounced reduction in European funds starting in 2030

Portugal is expected to see a significant drop in EU funding between 2027 and 2029 as the PRR concludes, with a further, more pronounced decrease projected from 2030 onwards. This decline is driven by the European Union's shift toward repaying debt incurred during the pandemic and a move toward competitive, centralized funding for strategic priorities like defense and innovation, which will favor more technologically advanced regions and firms.