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Joaquim Miranda Sarmento
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Portuguese state defends REN stake acquisition
9 clusters · 43 sources · last updated
Latest: Portugal defends state acquisition of REN energy shares
The Portuguese state, acting through the state-owned vehicle Parpública, has completed the acquisition of a 13.7% stake in REN, the operator of the national electricity and natural gas transmission networks. The transact
Portuguese social security reform and fiscal policy
17 clusters · 51 sources · last updated
Latest: Portugal VAT reduction proposal faces criticism
The debate over Portugal’s pension sustainability has intensified following a government-commissioned report coordinated by economist Jorge Bravo. The study concludes the Social Security system is in deficit, a finding c
Portugal SNS: Coverage updates and service stability reports
11 clusters · 35 sources · last updated
Latest: Portugal healthcare complaints rise, driven by private sector
In late September 2026, administrative updates to the National Patient Register (RNU) resulted in an increase in reported family doctor coverage from 86% to 87%. This change followed a cleanup process effective July 4 th
Portugal housing policy and student housing crisis
10 clusters · 28 sources · last updated
Latest: Portugal rental prices rise, exceeding minimum wage
Portugal is implementing legislative and fiscal reforms to address a critical housing shortage. As part of the ‘Construir Portugal’ program, the government is reforming the Urbanization and Building Legal Regime (RJUE) t
Portuguese legislative session and budget debates
12 clusters · 27 sources · last updated
Latest: Portuguese parties debate fuel and food VAT reductions
As the second legislative session of the Portuguese Parliament continues, political tension has escalated regarding the 2027 State Budget and the rising cost of living. The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) has signaled i
Portugal fuel prices hit record highs amid political tension
30 clusters · 172 sources · last updated
Latest: Portugal faces record diesel prices and new climate resilience programs
By late September 2026, fuel prices in Portugal reached historic highs, with diesel at BP hitting 2.324 euros per liter. This surge, driven by international market instability and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
EU nations seek oil windfall tax amid rising fuel prices
11 clusters · 266 sources · last updated
Latest: EU nations propose common windfall tax on oil companies
The push for a centralized European windfall tax has met resistance from the European Commission, which maintains that taxing extraordinary profits is a matter of national sovereignty. While several nations requested a p
Portugal sovereign credit rating improvement
2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated
Latest: Portugal receives Fitch credit rating upgrade to A+
Portugal has received a sovereign credit rating upgrade from Fitch, raising its rating to A+. This represents the country’s highest rating in fifteen years, aligning its standing with nations such as France and Belgium.
Colombia transition: fiscal deficit and austerity measures
38 clusters · 228 sources · last updated
Latest: Colombia Congress approves 2027 National General Budget of 634.9 trillion pesos
The transition from President Gustavo Petro to President Abelardo De la Espriella is defined by a widening fiscal gap and significant budget restructuring. Following the submission of a 575.6 trillion peso 2027 budget th
Portuguese economic and sector performance
2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated
Latest: Portugal energy sector shows high concentration among top firms
Portuguese corporate performance has been marked by significant sector-specific trends. In the first half of the year, companies on the PSI index reported record profits totaling 3,658.2 million euros, a 13.4% increase f
Portugal credit rating upgraded by Fitch to A+
4 clusters · 28 sources · last updated
Latest: Fitch upgrades Portugal's debt rating to A+
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Portugal’s long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating from ‘A’ to ‘A+’ with a stable outlook. This marks the fourth rating improvement for the country over the last two years, bringing
Portugal EDP dam sale tax collection
2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated
Latest: Portuguese municipalities welcome dam sale tax collection
The sale of six Transmontano dams from EDP to Engie for €335.2 million has prompted political and local scrutiny regarding tax revenues. Initially, the Socialist Party sought clarification from the Finance Minister conce
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