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PS abstains in the OE2027 to avoid “political precipice”, without expecting surprises

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The Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) abstained from the 2027 State Budget (OE2027) vote to avoid political instability, a decision confirmed by leader André Moz Caldas. This abstention was based on guarantees provided by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, ensuring the government would not face a crisis if the budget were rejected. The PS leader José Luís Carneiro also announced the abstention intention prior to the budget's release, though he noted the party could reconsider if unexpected measures worsened their positions. The event occurred in October 2026, with the budget expected to be presented to the Parliament in the coming days.

Key points

• The Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) abstained from the 2027 State Budget (OE2027) vote to avoid political instability.
• PS leader André Moz Caldas stated the party would not push the country toward a political crisis if the budget is rejected.

Context

The Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) abstained from the 2027 State Budget (OE2027) vote to avoid political instability. This decision was based on guarantees provided by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, ensuring the government would not face a crisis if the budget were rejected. The abstention was confirmed by leader André Moz Caldas, who emphasized the party's commitment to the country and avoiding a political crisis. The budget was expected to be presented to the Parliament in the coming days.

Limitations

The evidence covers the PS's decision to abstain from the 2027 State Budget (OE2027) vote, including quotes from leader André Moz Caldas and José Luís Carneiro. However, it does not specify the exact date the budget was officially presented to the Parliament, nor does it provide details on any specific measures that might have been proposed if the budget were rejected.

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