Minister of the Presidency says the State must 'get out of the way' of businesses

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Minister of the Presidency says the State must 'get out of the way' of businesses

The Minister of the Presidency, António Leitão Amaro, argued today that the State must 'get out of the way' of companies so they can innovate, stating that the State's role is to create conditions rather than burden them with taxes and regulations that stifle innovation.

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António Leitão Amaro is Portugal's Minister of the Presidency (Ministro da Presidência) in the government led by Luís Montenegro. He is a key figure in the Social Democratic Party (Partido Social Democrata or PSD) and often is the government's spokesperson. Those following housing and rental policy should note his role in announcing the June 2024 measures regarding evictions and inheritances.

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