Miranda Sarmento heard at the start of the general discussion of the 2027 State Budget

Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento is heard in parliament at 10:00 on Friday 23 October, marking the start of the general discussion of the 2027 State Budget. The proposal, delivered on 8 October, projects economic growth of 2.3% this year and 2.1% in 2027, with a balanced budget this year and a 0.1% surplus in 2027. General debate and voting take place between 27 and 28 October, with guaranteed approval following the Socialist Party's announcement of abstention.