Portugal public budget 2027 urged to be passed by opposition parties

A recent Intercampus barometer for Correio da Manhã, CMTV, ‘Negócios’ and NOW finds that 50.8 % of respondents want opposition parties to enable the approval of the State Budget for 2027, while 22.2 % oppose it and 27 % remain undecided. The poll reflects a broader demand for political stability ahead of the next fiscal year.

Commentary on the government’s performance highlights two controversial reforms in the Ministry of Education under Minister Luis Montenegro: the merger of basic, secondary and higher‑education portfolios into a single mega‑ministry, and a rapid organisational reshuffle that critics say has weakened service quality and exam outcomes for thousands of families. Observers warn that these moves could further erode public confidence in the administration.

The discussion underscores the political pressure on the ruling party to secure consensus on the 2027 budget amid growing public scrutiny of education policy and ministerial decisions.