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Parliament debates state budget for 2027 under pressure from opposition

Parliament began discussions on the state budget for 2027 today, with housing at the center of the debates.

28 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The debate on the state budget for 2027 began today in Parliament, with the leader of the PSD, Luís Montenegro, opening the sessions. Housing dominated the first day of discussions, with the opposition criticizing the government's silence on recent protests related to the housing crisis.

The interventions of the deputies largely focused on the housing crisis and police actions during the protests that occurred over the past weeks. The Chega party announced they would vote against the budget, highlighting dissatisfaction with current policies regarding housing and the cost of living.

According to reports, the abstention of the Socialist Party (PS) was crucial for the general approval of the government's accounts for the following year, allowing discussions to continue despite disagreements over the housing crisis.

The leader of the PSD, Luís Montenegro, emphasized the progress made by the government in the housing sector, stating that 'never has housing been supported as much as under this government.' This statement was made amid intense pressure from the opposition.

The debate will continue throughout the day, with deputies carrying on the analysis of the budget proposal. The first session of discussions began this morning and included a demonstration in front of the Assembleia da República, where citizens expressed their concerns about housing and the rising cost of living.

Approval of the state budget is expected to occur in the next phase of discussions, following the evaluation of the proposals and criticisms raised during the debate, focusing particularly on housing and the quality of life for citizens.

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