Political parties have filed 2,502 amendment proposals to the 2027 State Budget, setting a new record. The deadline for these submissions was this Friday 6 November 2026, coinciding with the conclusion of the Finance Minister's parliamentary hearing.
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The government has defended its 2027 State Budget proposal for parishes, despite a planned protest by the National Association of Parishes (Anafre). Anafre has threatened to close all parish services on 4 November if their demands—including an increase in state funding from 2.5% to 3.5%, full-time status for parish presidents, and property acquisition rights—are not met during the parliamentary specialty debate.
The Parliament holds a debate on the 2027 State Budget (OE2027) on Tuesday 27 October and Wednesday 28 October, with approval guaranteed by the PS party's abstention. Following the initial vote on Wednesday 28 October, the proposal moves to the specialty stage, including hearings with ministers and entities from Thursday 29 October until 6 November.
The PS National Political Commission meets today, 21 October, to formalize the party's position on the 2027 State Budget (OE2027). The leadership previously proposed abstaining in the upcoming general vote, aiming to ensure political stability, while promising to present proposals during the specialty phase to address rising costs in fuel, energy, and food.