The Minister of State and Finance, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, was discharged from Hospital de Santa Maria after observation for a transient ischemic attack and is expected to resume full duties next week, the ministry said. Media reports note he underwent tests that ruled out a stroke and that he is resting at home. Those following fiscal policy and budget timelines should be aware the minister’s return is planned for next week.
Finance minister discharged, returns to duties next week
Thursday, 26 February 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
- Minister of State and Finance (2024–present)
- Party: Social Democratic Party (PSD), Partido Social Democrata
- Background: Economist, university professor (ISEG)
Joaquim Miranda Sarmento is Portugal's Finance Minister in the AD government led by Luís Montenegro. An economist and professor at ISEG (Lisbon School of Economics & Management), he served as PSD parliamentary group leader before joining the government.
As Finance Minister, he oversees the state budget, tax policy, public debt management, and fiscal relations with the EU. His decisions on tax brackets, IRS withholding tables, housing incentives, and public spending directly affect residents' cost of living and investment climate.
6 sources
- Finance Minister discharged from hospital and will resume duties "fully next week"Expresso ·
- Finance Minister has been discharged from hospitalRTP Notícias ·
- Finance Minister discharged from hospitalDiário de Notícias ·
- Finance Minister discharged, can return to work - but only next weekCNN Portugal ·
- Miranda Sarmento has been discharged and will return "in full" to duties next weekPúblico ·
- Miranda Sarmento: "I am well and ready to resume duties"Observador ·