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A budget tailored to the government of “have you not fall”
Publication: PÚBLICO
Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 08/10/2026, 22:01:37 UTC
Briefing created: 14/11/2026, 01:10:49 UTC
Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 09/10/2026, 00:20:25 UTC.
Briefings
A Portuguese government proposes a budget system where spending is adjusted based on the current state of the economy, specifically avoiding the 'tem-te-não-caias' (no-go) scenario. The proposal suggests that if the economy is in a 'tem' (bad state), the budget will be reduced, but if it is not in a 'tem', the budget will be increased. This mechanism aims to prevent unnecessary spending by automatically scaling the budget to match economic conditions.
Key points
- The government proposes a budget adjustment mechanism where spending is automatically reduced if the economy is in a 'tem' (bad state) and increased if it is not in a 'tem'.
- The proposal relies on the assumption that the Portuguese public does not desire to hear about the 'tem-te-não-caias' scenario, as indicated by the lack of interest from the executive and opposition parties.
Context
This budget proposal represents a shift in fiscal policy aimed at preventing unnecessary spending by automatically scaling the budget to match economic conditions. The mechanism assumes that the Portuguese public does not desire to hear about the 'tem-te-não-caias' scenario, as indicated by the lack of interest from the executive and opposition parties.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single article snippet without broader context or supporting data. The specific economic indicators used to define 'tem' and 'not in a tem' are not defined, and the exact mechanism for automatic budget scaling is not detailed.
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