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State Budget 2027: Ventura says PS abstention is no surprise because they are 'governing together' with PSD

The Secretary-General of the PS, José Luís Carneiro, announced he will propose that the party abstain during the upcoming vote on the 2027 State Budget, following guarantees provided by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. If approved by the party's governing bodies, this abstention effectively ensures the budget's passage in Parliament.

Why it mattersThe likely passage of the 2027 State Budget avoids a government crisis and early elections, providing political stability for the administration's fiscal and policy agenda.

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State Budget 2027: Ventura says PS abstention is no surprise because they are 'governing together' with PSD

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