Portugal’s fiscal watchdog sees net expenditure rising 7.4% in 2026, above the path agreed with Brussels, despite still forecasting a budget surplus.
Portugal’s fiscal watchdog sees net expenditure rising 7.4% in 2026, above the path agreed with Brussels, despite still forecasting a budget surplus.
Fitch says Portugal has more budget flexibility to address living costs, but warns any new measures must preserve prudent fiscal policy and the country’s falling debt path.