State support for families and businesses depends on budget limits, says Minister of Economy

The Minister of Economy, Manuel Castro Almeida, stated that future government support to mitigate inflation and energy price rises will be restricted by the goal of a balanced budget for 2027. He emphasized that the state must not spend more than its revenue, noting that public debt reduction is a priority to avoid future tax hikes and high interest rates. Meanwhile, September inflation reached 3.6%.