Government aims to reduce state interference in business

Friday, 24 April 2026AI summary
Government aims to reduce state interference in business
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Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro stated that the government intends to reduce state interference in the private sector. The minister argued that the state should focus on providing infrastructure and cutting regulatory burdens to allow companies to innovate and grow.

Context & Explainers

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.