Portugal Socialist Party to overhaul statutes amid budget debate

Socialist Party secretary‑general José Luís Carneiro said the party will begin a “very participatory” revision of its statutes within weeks, aiming to modernise its structure and funding model and to involve local branches in the process.

Carneiro also criticised the ruling coalition for its handling of the pending State Budget (OE2027), accusing the government of “driving in the wrong lane at high speed” and urging an “inversion of marcha”. He linked the budget debate to broader issues such as housing costs, health services and the cost of living.

Opposition leaders echoed the tension: Chega leader André Ventura warned that any rapprochement between PSD, CDS‑PP and the Socialist Party would have “consequences”, while PCP secretary‑general Paulo Raimundo hailed the parliamentary defeat of the labour reform package as a victory for workers. The PSD announced plans to summon former Socialist ministers, including Carneiro, to a parliamentary hearing on recent immigration statistics.

Overall, the articles reflect a heated political climate in Portugal as parties clash over the upcoming budget, social‑policy reforms and internal party governance.