The PCP has announced it will vote against the 2027 State Budget (OE2027), arguing that the government should use available budget margins to address poverty risks rather than subsidizing economic groups.
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The Public Finance Council (CFP) considers the Government's forecast of a 0.1% GDP budget surplus for 2027 to be plausible, but warns that certain economic measures could threaten the budgetary targets.
The Academic Federation of Porto accepts the inflation-based updating of bachelor's degree tuition fees, but is calling for limits and clear criteria for master's programmes, which are currently outside that cap.
Psychological distress and suicidal behavior among young people are rising in Portugal, characterized by feelings of hopelessness, loneliness, and difficulty expressing emotions. Urgent support is available through INEM (112), SNS 24 (808 24 24 24), the National Suicide Prevention Line (1411), SOS Voz Amiga (213 544 545, 912 802 669, 963 524 660, 930 712 500), and Conversa Amiga (808 237 327, 210 027 159). Data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) shows increased self-inflicted deaths as of 2024, particularly among individuals aged 20 to 30. Between January 1 and October 19, 2026, the CODU received 34,706 requests for psychological assistance.