The parliamentary leaders of the AD coalition warned that the rejection of the 2027 State Budget would lead to a political crisis. They also signaled openness to negotiating constitutional revisions with all parties, including Chega.
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The Secretary-General of the Socialist Party (PS) confirmed he will propose an abstention during the vote on the 2027 State Budget, citing that the Prime Minister met the party's demands. This move effectively clears the path for the budget's approval.
The Socialist Party (PS) has decided to abstain from the vote on the 2027 State Budget, allowing the government's proposal to pass the general debate. The PS leader announced that the party will now seek to introduce amendments during the 'specialty' stage of the legislative process, focusing on cost of living and housing measures, while monitoring the government's adherence to commitments made to the PS.
The Socialist Party's National Political Committee meets today, 21 October, to formalize its position on the 2027 State Budget proposal, which is currently set for a general parliamentary vote next week. The party leadership, led by Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro, has already proposed abstaining on the vote to ensure political stability, following guarantees provided by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro.