"Great consensus" on OE and the wait for "ripe figs"

The Socialist Party faces a challenging balance in supporting the state budget without appearing to endorse the government. José Luís Carneiro emphasized the need for a strategic approach, advocating for focus on pressing issues like cost of living and housing. The party aims to maintain a distance from the government while still engaging in constructive dialogue. Despite a consensus on the budget's importance for stability, there is no agreement on its content or government policies. The PS plans to propose amendments while ensuring public finance sustainability, but the commitment to political stability is not indefinite, with future criteria potentially changing.