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State budget for 2027 approved generally with PS abstention

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Briefings

The Portuguese government's 2027 budget proposal was approved in the general vote with abstention from the Socialist Party (PS), while opposition parties voted against it. The budget projects a 2.3% economic growth for 2027 and balanced accounts, though the PS criticized the content as harmful to housing and cost of living. The final vote is scheduled for November 24, with the PS aiming to introduce specific housing and fiscal reforms during the special phase.

Key points

• The Portuguese government's 2027 budget proposal was approved in the general vote with abstention from the Socialist Party (PS), while opposition parties voted against it.
• The budget projects a 2.3% economic growth for 2027 and balanced accounts, though the PS criticized the content as harmful to housing and cost of living.

Context

This briefing covers the approval of Portugal's 2027 budget proposal, a key fiscal document for the current government led by Luís Montenegro. The outcome determines the starting point for the upcoming special vote, which is crucial for resolving ongoing debates over housing and cost-of-living measures.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the general and special votes of the 2027 budget proposal, with no data on the final vote scheduled for November 24. Specific details on the PS's proposed reforms are limited to housing and fiscal measures mentioned in the text.

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