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Public Finance Council heard in Parliament before the change of statutes

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Briefings

The Portuguese Parliament approved a hearing for the Public Finance Council (CFP) before voting on its new statutes, led by the current president Nazaré da Costa Cabral. The CFP voted against the change, accusing the government party of 'overloading' the council and delaying reforms indefinitely. The new statutes mandate mandatory parliamentary hearings for council members, require the council president to be appointed by the President of the Republic, and introduce two non-national members from other EU states. Key changes include a three-year political term limit for former council members and a five-year term for the president. The CFP is also required to evaluate public financial sustainability and monitor public administration compliance with budget rules.

Key points

• The CFP voted against the government's proposal to change its statutes, with the Chega party accusing the government party of 'overloading' the council and delaying reforms indefinitely.
• The new statutes mandate mandatory parliamentary hearings for council members and require the council president to be appointed by the President of the Republic, not the President of the Assembly.

Context

This event occurred in October 2026, marking a significant shift in the CFP's governance structure. The hearing was held before the vote on the new statutes, which were approved by the PS and PSD in the COFAP commission. The change in appointment procedure for the council president is a key detail, as the new statutes require the president to be appointed by the President of the Republic, aligning with the new government's proposal to increase transparency.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the parliamentary vote and the CFP's own proposal; no external data on the CFP's performance or the impact of the new statutes is provided. Uncertainty exists regarding the full scope of the new statutes' implementation and the specific outcomes of the parliamentary hearings held before the vote.

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