The government, led by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, officially presented its State Budget proposal for 2027. The document projects 2% economic growth and a small surplus, despite facing considerable financial pressure due to planned increases in pensions, public sector wages, and the minimum wage. Political parties are also presenting their legislative priorities for the budget, including proposals for zero VAT, rent control, and wealth taxation.

Diário de Notícias: What is already known about Montenegro's Government's 2027 budget

The document forecasts 2% economic growth and a short surplus, despite a significant pressure of 4.8 billion euros due to increases in pensions, public sector wages, and the minimum wage.

Público: In a world flooded with debt, what State Budget for 2027 could we have?

The government promises more adjustments to IRS with the OE but faces opposition criticism, the Bank of Portugal revises GDP forecasts upwards but with growth below 2% in 2027, and the government manages cost-of-living pressure with a narrow margin and hope in Brussels.

Observador: Government to present State Budget proposal for 2027 today

The government is presenting the State Budget proposal for 2027 today.

Público: Zero VAT, rents and super-rich: what parties want for the 2027 OE

Political parties are outlining their proposals for the 2027 State Budget, focusing on issues such as zero VAT, rent controls, and taxation of the super-rich.

The government is preparing to present a health reform that includes several mergers within the sector. The current executive director of the National Health Service is unlikely to be part of the newly restructured body, and there are questions regarding the merger of the Directorate-General of Health with the Ricardo Jorge Institute.

Público: Government prepares several mergers in health, Executive Directorate to…

The health reform will be presented soon, with the current executive director of the SNS likely not to be part of the new restructured body, and the merger of the Directorate-General of Health with the Ricardo Jorge Institute raises questions.

A film reviewing the molotov cocktail attack in front of the Assembly of the Republic detailed the actions of Nelson Vassalo, who ignited a device during a 'March for Life' demonstration. Fortunately, the device did not set fire to the women and children present.

Observador: Film of molotov cocktail attack in front of Assembly of the Republic

The relationship reviewed the steps of Nelson Vassalo, who attacked the 'March for Life' with a molotov cocktail and concluded that the defendant set fire to the fuse of the device, which fortunately did not set women and children on fire.

The Bank of Portugal has indicated that the existing subsidies for fuels are proving very challenging to eliminate.

Diário de Notícias: BdP: These fuel subsidies are 'very difficult to remove'

The Bank of Portugal indicates that existing subsidies for fuels are challenging to eliminate.

The Portuguese Army has issued a warning that climate change now poses a direct threat to national security and defense.

Diário de Notícias: Climate change is already a security and defense issue, warns Army

The Portuguese Army has alerted that climate change poses a threat to national security and defense.

A discussion highlighted a perceived lack of highly reputable Portuguese brands on the international stage, with Cristiano Ronaldo cited as a prominent example of a globally recognized Portuguese figure.

Diário de Notícias: We lack brands with great reputation; our great international brand is…

A discussion on Portuguese brands and their international recognition, highlighting Cristiano Ronaldo as a prominent example.