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Socialist Party President Carlos Cesar has called for an end to government revenue gains on fuel and carbon taxes, while urging greater fiscal boldness in taxing major corporations.
PSD leader Hugo Soares has ruled out further negotiations on labour reform following a breakdown in talks with Chega, while maintaining that the government remains committed to broader legislative cooperation, including the State Budget.
The president of the PS announced on Wednesday, October 28, that the party will “propose a rule to prevent increases in Government earnings in the fuel sector.” Carlos César stated that the government is collecting revenue through the carbon tax while simultaneously increasing useless public spending, citing interventions in REN and BCP as examples. During a meeting in Ovar regarding the 2027 State Budget, César advocated for increasing the tax burden on large companies and their profits. The proposed taxation would also cover the tobacco industry, gambling advertising, games of chance, and real estate funds. César justified the PS's decision to support the budget to avoid instability and prevent the government from using the lack of a budget as an excuse to avoid its responsibilities, while noting that the party remains committed to its agreements.
The president of Chega was speaking in Aveiro at the entrance to a session promoted by the party's district branch regarding the Economy and State Reform.
The mayor is calling for all political forces in Parliament to approve the measure, which he describes as one of “complete justice and social equity,” and accuses the PS of never publicly demanding the elimination of that toll gantry.
A source from the Civil Protection Authority explains that the greatest difficulty in fighting the flames is access. Furthermore, the PS threatens not to approve the next State Budget if there is no guarantee regarding the security of Portuguese pensions.
The leader of Chega also accuses the Socialist secretary-general, José Luís Carneiro, of making false demands to the Government. Additionally, the wildfire in Arouca, in the Aveiro district, remains uncontrolled.
The rejection of the labour law left its mark on the PSD Congress. However, the governing party intends to maintain its strategy of negotiating with both Chega and the Socialist Party.
It had been closed between Aveiro and Albergaria due to a fire that broke out at lunchtime. Additionally, the Ministry of Finance rules out a commitment regarding the allocation of a new bonus to pensioners.
