Economy
Parliament begins debate on the 2027 State Budget proposal
Parliament begins the general debate on the government's 2027 State Budget (OE2027) proposal today, Tuesday, 27 October, with a final general vote scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, 28 October. The budget is guaranteed to pass due to the announced abstention of the PS, despite opposition from other parties. The debate follows recent public controversy regarding police interventions at housing protests in Lisbon and Porto.
Why it matters
The 2027 State Budget sets the government's fiscal and economic priorities for the coming year, which will ultimately impact taxes, public spending, and economic policies that affect all residents; the budget is expected to pass on Wednesday, 28 October.ObservadorRead original ↗
