The government projects the national unemployment rate will reach 5.8% for 2026 and further decline to 5.7% in 2027. These figures are described as being consistent with forecasts from other institutions and reflecting a context of economic dynamism and full employment.
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The government has presented the 2027 State Budget, describing the public accounts as solid. Opposition parties are criticizing the proposal for lacking measures to address the cost of living, while the ruling coalition parties are calling for the budget's approval to avoid a political crisis.
The 2027 State Budget proposal allocates 2.003 billion euros toward increasing affordable and public housing. Of this, 1.071 billion euros is earmarked for IHRU public housing and rehabilitation projects, while 917 million euros is designated for rental support programs such as Porta 65+, Porta 65 Jovem, and PAER, along with tax benefits for affordable rentals.
The government's 2027 State Budget proposal allocates 13.2 million euros in direct funding to Portugal's metropolitan and intermunicipal entities, an increase of 1.13 million euros compared to 2026. This funding supports the administrative and operational costs of these local government bodies across the country, while separate allocations for transport authorities, such as the 43.1 million euros for the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, remain consistent with previous levels.