# LIVRE criticism of Portuguese hospital funding > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/livre-criticism-of-portuguese-hospital-funding > Updated: 2026-11-04T00:30:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The political party LIVRE has raised concerns regarding the funding and implementation of healthcare infrastructure projects in Portugal. In October 2026, the party criticized the 2027 State Budget proposal for lacking specific funding for a new hospital in Barcelos. LIVRE noted that while the Municipality of Barcelos invested approximately four million euros for land, the party argued that multi-annual projections in the Health Multi-annual Investment Plan do not substitute for necessary annual budget allocations. They requested government clarification on construction timelines and guaranteed financing for 2027. By November 2026, LIVRE Alentejo accused the PS and PSD of an eight-year delay regarding the expansion of the José Joaquim Fernandes Hospital in Beja. The party claimed the project has suffered from political disagreement between the two major parties. They noted that despite a 2018 recommendation for remodeling, no tenders have been launched. LIVRE criticized the PS for failing to act on the 2018 recommendation and for abstaining during the 2025 State Budget vote, while also criticizing the PSD/CDS government for excluding the hospital from the 2026 State Budget proposal. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-04: LIVRE accuses PS and PSD of eight-year delay in Beja hospital expansion LIVRE Alentejo claims the PS and PSD have blocked the expansion of Beja's José Joaquim Fernandes Hospital for eight years through political disputes and lack of funding. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/livre-accuses-ps-and-psd-of-eight-year-delay-in-beja-hospital-expansion ### 2026-10-12: LIVRE criticizes lack of funding for new Barcelos hospital LIVRE has criticized the 2027 State Budget proposal for lacking specific funding for the new hospital in Barcelos, despite the municipality having already invested four million euros in land acquisition. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/livre-criticizes-lack-of-funding-for-new-barcelos-hospital --- Cite as: LIVRE criticism of Portuguese hospital funding. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/livre-criticism-of-portuguese-hospital-funding