The Prime Minister and parliamentary party leaders held a debate centered on the recently delivered 2027 State Budget proposal. Discussions focused on government economic strategy, IRS and IRC tax changes, housing policy, and the management of public services like the NHS and education.
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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 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.
Opposition parties have announced a series of proposed amendments to the upcoming State Budget, focusing on VAT cuts for fuel and food, tax deductions for mortgage interest, lower retirement ages, and wealth taxes. The government has warned that any added measures must be fiscally neutral to avoid a budget deficit. The budget proposal is scheduled for parliamentary debate on October 27 and 28, with a final vote set for November 24.