Former Prime Minister Passos Coelho is preparing to present a comprehensive set of reformist proposals for Portugal within the next two months. These proposals, hinted at in a new book, stem from a study he coordinated that has already been submitted to the government and the President, with the aim of stimulating the economy.

Observador: Passos Coelho's Plan for the Country

Passos Coelho is preparing to present reformist proposals for Portugal within two months, offering hints about his plan in the preface of a new book.

Diário de Notícias: Study Coordinated by Passos Coelho to Propose Reforms to Government and…

A study led by former Prime Minister Passos Coelho is set to recommend economic reforms to both the Portuguese Government and the President to stimulate the economy.

The government has spent nearly 800 million euros on state-owned companies REN and Águas de Portugal within a single year. This significant expenditure has led to Parpública lacking foreseen funds and requiring unbudgeted capital for operations mandated by the Ministry of Finance.

Público: Government spent nearly 800 million on REN and Águas de Portugal in one year

The government spent close to 800 million euros on REN and Águas de Portugal within a year, with Parpública lacking foreseen funds and requiring unbudgeted capital for operations ordered by the Ministry of Finance.

The National Republican Guard (GNR) has joined the Public Security Police (PSP) in ongoing protests across the country, demanding better salaries for security forces.

Observador: GNR Joins PSP in Protests for Salary Increases

The National Republican Guard (GNR) is joining the Public Security Police (PSP) in protesting for better salaries.

The Portuguese government has modified the Special Consumption Tax (ISP) on fuels. This adjustment will prevent a further 5-cent reduction in gasoline prices while maintaining the previously announced increase for diesel.

Diário de Notícias: Government Adjusts Fuel Tax: Halts Gasoline Price Drop to 5 Cents, Maintains…

The government has modified the Special Consumption Tax (ISP) on fuels, preventing a further reduction in gasoline prices to 5 cents while keeping the increase for diesel.

The Socialist Party (PS) has put forward a proposal to significantly increase financial autonomy for municipalities. The plan includes doubling the share of IRS and VAT distributed to local councils and granting them a portion of the profits generated from renewable energy sources.

Público: PS wants to double IRS and VAT for municipalities and give them a share of…

The Socialist Party (PS) proposes to double the IRS and VAT distributed to municipalities and grant them a share of profits from renewable energy sources.