The government will begin presenting the general outlines of the 2027 State Budget (Orçamento do Estado) to parliamentary groups starting next Monday. Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Carlos Abreu Amorim will lead meetings with the Socialist Party (Partido Socialista or PS) and Chega, as these parties are essential for the budget's potential approval.
Government begins 2027 State Budget negotiations
Friday, 25 September 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The State Budget (Orçamento do Estado or OE) is Portugal's annual law that sets public spending, taxes and economic policy; the government prepares a draft and the Assembly of the Republic votes on it so the rules usually take effect from January 1. OE 2026 modestly strengthens tax measures linked to teleworking, which can change how home-office costs, employer contributions or deductions are treated and therefore matters for expats who work remotely from Portugal because it can affect net pay and tax reporting.
Health cards are private membership or discount schemes sold by companies that offer access to consultations, tests or reduced fees at private clinics; they are not the public health service. The Socialist Party (Partido Socialista or PS) has proposed regulation to increase transparency and protect consumers from misleading marketing or unexpected charges.
