A European Central Bank survey of 64 large non-financial companies found that 40% now anticipate inflation will lead to higher wage demands, up from 20% in the previous survey. While wage growth is expected to slow from 3.2% in 2025 to 2.9% by 2027, this deceleration is less pronounced than previously forecasted due to economic conditions.
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The government has opened a new 10-million-euro non-repayable grant scheme for farmers in areas not covered by the previous August support notice. It covers damages from wildfires occurring between 1 May and 15 October, provided the agricultural operation suffered damage exceeding 30% of its productive potential.
The OZ Energia gas station network, owned by the Manuel Champalimaud Group, will begin rebranding its stations to Shell following an agreement with DISA Lusitânia. OZ Energia will continue to operate the stations, and the transition will occur progressively to ensure continuous service.
The National Health Service (SNS) is projected to reach a deficit of 2.679 billion euros by 2027, more than double the estimate for 2026. Spending on goods and services, which had an initial goal of a 10% reduction this year, instead increased by 9.3% and is expected to continue rising.