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After the depression Charles, Sarmento warns that country must have “more resilience” in the face of extreme events

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Briefings

Portuguese Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento stated that the country must build greater resilience against extreme events following the economic pause caused by the Charles depression. He highlighted that Portugal's fiscal position is strong, with real budget surpluses above 1% of GDP and a public debt ratio projected to fall significantly by 2027, potentially reaching AA- credit rating. The minister noted that while the Charles depression caused minor flooding and tree falls in the Madeira, Lisbon, Setubal, and Algarve regions, the government remains optimistic about future economic stability.

Key points

• Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento declared that Portugal must prepare for extreme weather events and build greater resilience following the economic pause caused by the Charles depression.
• The government projects a significant reduction in public debt by 84.5% of GDP by 2027, aiming to achieve an AA- credit rating by the end of the 2020s.

Context

The statement was made during a debate on the State Budget for 2027 (OE2027) organized by AESE Business School. Sarmento compared Portugal's current fiscal position to the deficit crisis of 2001 and 2008, emphasizing that the country is now in a diametrically opposite situation. He referenced the Portugal Transformação, Recuperação e Resiliência (PTRR) program, which received 270 million euros for execution in the next year.

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Evidence covers only the immediate aftermath of the Charles depression and the minister's subsequent remarks on fiscal resilience. Specific details regarding the exact number of flood victims or evacuations are not fully quantified in the provided text. The credit rating trajectory is projected rather than confirmed, and the source does not contain data on the specific impact of the Charles depression on the broader Portuguese economy beyond the reported pause.

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