The president of the republic this Thursday welcomed measures such as the VAT refund announced on Wednesday by the prime minister, saying “they are important” but noted that “the world is more than young people.”
“At the beginning of professional life, the IRS is essential because of its attractive regime. It is important to hire technicians who are leaving schools. It is important to return tuition fees. So there are a number of important measures,” said Marcelo Rebelo. de Souza, answering journalists’ questions about the new coastal route in Loures opened today.
The head of state welcomed “all measures that are positive for young people.”
“But as I said, there are other things, there is more to the world than young people,” he added.
When asked if he understood that these measures were announced with the expectation of the next election cycle, the head of state replied: “That they will come in handy in the pre-election plan, that is. In September, it will always come in handy.” tenants to announce it.”
“Other parties have also announced promises and proposals. Obviously when the elections are coming – and we already have one in Madeira in 20 days and we will have another in eight months [para o Parlamento Europeu] – because then the Portuguese sharpen their eyes to see if a little more can be done. If a little more, the better. Elections also serve this purpose,” he added.
Asked about the extension until the end of the year of the exemption from VAT of a set of food products considered necessary, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said: “This option is for everyone, it is for everyone. No matter how small the difference it makes.” , this small difference, for those who have very little, very little, very little – and there are many Portuguese who have very little – it matters.”
Regarding the question of whether there is a budget deficit that goes beyond the measures announced on Wednesday by the Prime Minister and General Secretary of PS António Costa, the President of the Republic sent it to the executive branch: “It should be if you ask the government, then the government knows. I can be suspicious knowing what the prime minister is telling me, but the government has to say how far it wants to go.”
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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