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Passos Coelho unveils reform plan amid spending, fuel tax issues.

Former Prime Minister Passos Coelho is set to present his reformist proposals for Portugal within two months, offering a glimpse into his plan through a new book preface. This follows a study he coordinated that was already submitted to the Government and the President, aiming to stimulate the economy.

Meanwhile, government financial actions are under scrutiny, with nearly 800 million euros spent on state-owned companies REN and Águas de Portugal in the past year. Additionally, the government has adjusted the Special Consumption Tax on fuels, halting a gasoline price drop and maintaining an increase for diesel. Public sector discontent is also growing as the National Republican Guard (GNR) joins the Public Security Police (PSP) in protests for higher salaries.

In other political developments, the Socialist Party (PS) has proposed doubling the IRS and VAT allocated to municipalities and granting them a share of profits from renewable energy sources.

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Passos Coelho Prepares to Unveil National Reform Plan

Former Prime Minister Passos Coelho is preparing to present a comprehensive set of reformist proposals for Portugal within the next two months. These proposals, hinted at in a new book, stem from a study he coordinated that has already been submitted to the government and the President, with the aim of stimulating the economy.

Government Spends €800 Million on State-Owned Companies

The government has spent nearly 800 million euros on state-owned companies REN and Águas de Portugal within a single year. This significant expenditure has led to Parpública lacking foreseen funds and requiring unbudgeted capital for operations mandated by the Ministry of Finance.

GNR Joins PSP in Nationwide Protests for Salary Increases

The National Republican Guard (GNR) has joined the Public Security Police (PSP) in ongoing protests across the country, demanding better salaries for security forces.

Socialist Party Proposes Doubling Municipal IRS and VAT Share

The Socialist Party (PS) has put forward a proposal to significantly increase financial autonomy for municipalities. The plan includes doubling the share of IRS and VAT distributed to local councils and granting them a portion of the profits generated from renewable energy sources.

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