Miguel Albuquerque

Portuguese budget debates and escalating housing crisis

24 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Portugal government considers VAT reduction for restaurant sector

Negotiations for the 2027 State Budget (OE2027) have intensified. Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento aims for a budget surplus of 0.3% to 0.5% of GDP to reduce national debt, warning that opposition proposals from

Portuguese parliamentary immunity proceedings

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Portugal Parliament lifts immunity for Deputy Filipe Sousa

The Portuguese Assembly of the Republic has addressed the parliamentary immunity of two deputies involved in legal matters. Chega deputy Filipe Melo had his immunity lifted following a defamation complaint filed by Jor

Madeira regional autonomy and budget negotiations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Madeira political parties demand greater autonomy in 2027 Budget

The discussion regarding Madeira’s financial relationship with the Portuguese central government intensified during negotiations for the 2027 State Budget. Initially, Madeira’s President, Miguel Albuquerque, announced t

Portugal strategic and economic positioning

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Portugal analyzes strategic and economic challenges for the next decade

Portuguese leaders and experts are addressing the country’s strategic positioning amidst shifting global and domestic challenges. Initially, political figures emphasized the importance of internal and maritime stability

Iberian Peninsula tourism growth

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Algarve tourism revenue grows 5.8% in August

Tourism sectors across the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Spain and Portugal, reported significant growth during the summer months. In Spain, Extremadura recorded its best August on record with a 10.8% increase in t