The president of the Confederation of Portuguese Business (CIP) has called for measures to boost public and private investment during the ongoing discussion of the 2027 State Budget. The Government recently submitted its budget proposal to Parliament, which forecasts 2.1% economic growth for 2027 and a 0.1% surplus; debates in the general assembly are scheduled for October 27-28, with the final vote on November 24.
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A technology company that provided services to three public defense and intelligence entities was the target of a cyberattack. While 120GB of data was stolen and put up for sale online, the entities involved confirmed that no confidential or state secret information was compromised.
The 2027 State Budget proposal includes a 50-euro monthly increase for pensioners in 2027, with pension updates potentially extending through 2029. These measures are contingent upon the approval of the budget by parliament.
The government's 2027 state budget proposal allocates 15.8 million euros to the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, a 45% increase from the 10.9 million euros estimated for 2026. The funding boost is tied to a planned national integration plan, AIMA staffing and technology upgrades, and efforts to reduce processing backlogs.