The Minister of Finance criticized all opposition proposals regarding measures for the 2027 State Budget during a parliamentary hearing.
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During the general debate on the 2027 State Budget, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro stated the government is open to incorporating opposition proposals, though he noted that many are politically incompatible. He reaffirmed the government's focus on the cost of living, citing existing measures such as tax reductions on labor, pension increases, and subsidized medicines.
The Minister of Finance has called on the Socialist Party (PS) to act responsibly and avoid amending the proposed 2027 State Budget (OE2027) with suggestions from the Chega party, which he argues would distort the government's fiscal plan.
The government has presented the 2027 State Budget, describing the public accounts as solid. Opposition parties are criticizing the proposal for lacking measures to address the cost of living, while the ruling coalition parties are calling for the budget's approval to avoid a political crisis.