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The news from Público focuses on domestic Portuguese affairs, with significant coverage on government plans for healthcare reform and the upcoming state budget for 2027. International news and economic outlooks for Portugal are also featured.
The health reform will be presented soon, with the current executive director of the SNS likely not to be part of the new restructured body, and the merger of the Directorate-General of Health with the Ricardo Jorge Institute raises questions.
The government promises more adjustments to IRS with the OE but faces opposition criticism, the Bank of Portugal revises GDP forecasts upwards but with growth below 2% in 2027, and the government manages cost-of-living pressure with a narrow margin and hope in Brussels.
Political parties are outlining their proposals for the 2027 State Budget, focusing on issues such as zero VAT, rent controls, and taxation of the super-rich.
António Vitorino states that a return policy is essential for managing immigration in a regular manner.
