OE2027: Miranda Sarmento heard at the start of the general discussion

The Minister of State and Finance, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, will be heard in parliament today as part of the general discussion on the 2027 State Budget proposal. This marks the beginning of the evaluation process by the Budget, Finance and Public Administration Committee. The proposal, submitted on October 8, anticipates a 2.3% economic growth this year and 2.1% in 2027, with balanced accounts for this year and a surplus of 0.1% in 2027. Following Sarmento's hearing, Minister of Labor, Solidarity and Social Security, Rosário Palma Ramalho, will be heard on October 26. The budget will be discussed and voted on between October 27 and 28, with approval expected due to the PS party's announced abstention. After the general approval, the budget will undergo detailed examination starting October 29, with a deadline for party amendment proposals on November 6. Voting will commence on November 18 and conclude with the final vote on November 24.