A report from the Court of Auditors indicates that contract changes led to an additional cost of 204.4 million euros in 2025. Between 2023 and 2025, the total financial overrun for public works projects reached 561.6 million euros.
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A study by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation reveals that the Portuguese tax system has approximately 800 active tax benefits, with nearly 40% of them currently unquantified, indicating a lack of transparency and planning.
Parliament is set to approve the 2027 State Budget proposal in its general reading today, 28 October, following the Socialist Party's announcement that it will abstain. Following this general approval, the document proceeds to the committee stage for detailed discussion and amendments between 30 October and 6 November, with final global voting scheduled for 24 November.
The number of applicants for European research grants has more than doubled since 2022, driven by an increased reliance on European science funding and the rise of artificial intelligence. Demand is currently far outstripping available budgets.