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PS National Committee to evaluate José Luís Carneiro's decision to abstain on the State Budget this Saturday

The Socialist Party's (PS) National Committee will meet this Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Lisbon to discuss the party's position on the 2027 State Budget. The leadership plans to maintain its previously announced decision to abstain, aiming to ensure political stability and avoid the country operating on monthly budget increments (duodécimos) in 2027.

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