Castro Almeida: Portugal is still a net beneficiary of the EU

The Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Castro Almeida, announced that Portugal will remain a net beneficiary of the European Union in 2024, receiving €6.6 billion. During a hearing in the Assembly of the Republic regarding the 2027 State Budget, he stated that Portugal will contribute €3.5 billion, resulting in a net benefit of €3.1 billion. Almeida noted that 75% of this funding is related to the Portugal 2030 program, with the remainder primarily allocated to the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan (PEPAC).