The government met with the two largest opposition parties to present general projections for the 2027 State Budget, which include a 0.2% surplus, 2% economic growth, and inflation levels similar to this year.
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Opposition parties, including Chega and the PS, acknowledge receiving contact from Prime Minister Luís Montenegro for a meeting regarding housing, but criticize the delay and the lack of specific, concrete solutions presented by the government. The Chega party specifically stated that any housing measures must be linked to the State Budget.
The 2027 State Budget allocates 17.858 billion euros to the Health Ministry, a 1.5% decrease compared to the estimated 18.125 billion euros for 2026, largely driven by the conclusion of EU recovery funds (PRR). The budget relies on 15.452 billion euros in tax revenue, while maintaining government commitments to tackle waiting lists and improve access to family doctors and external healthcare contracting.
The Chega party is calling for negotiations with the Government and the Socialist Party (PS) to include specific housing relief measures in the 2027 State Budget, aiming for changes to take effect in January. The proposed measures include tax deductions for mortgage payments and rental costs.