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Fitch confirmed the reduction of debt in the 2027 outlook, anticipating a deficit of 0.3%.

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Briefings

Fitch confirmed Portugal's fiscal trajectory toward debt reduction in the 2027 budget, noting a projected 0.3% deficit despite government expectations of a 0.1% surplus. The agency attributes this to higher GDP growth forecasts and a shift toward private investment, while acknowledging rising interest rates as a pressure factor. Key figures include a 0.3% deficit projection versus a 0.1% surplus expectation, with a 3.5% defense spending commitment to 2035.

Key points

• Fitch projects a 0.3% deficit in Portugal's 2027 budget, contrasting with the government's expectation of a 0.1% surplus.
• The agency attributes the deficit to higher GDP growth forecasts and a shift toward private investment, while noting rising interest rates as a pressure factor.

Context

Fitch analyzed Portugal's 2027 budget proposal, confirming the government's main justification for its improved credit rating. The analysis focuses on the 2027 budget (OE2027) projections, which align with recent forecasts regarding debt reduction and economic growth.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Fitch's analysis of the 2027 budget proposal. Specific details on the 2026 budget are not provided, and the 0.3% deficit projection remains a forecast rather than a confirmed outcome.

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