Finance Minister Fernando Medina reported this Friday the “very strong interest” of his European Union (EU) colleagues in the political crisis in Portugal, but assured them that the country “is in a stable situation from a financial point of view.” .
“Naturally, there is always great interest from various countries in what is happening in Portugal and in the situation in Portugal. [mas] I had the opportunity to convey to my colleagues more precise information about our reality, informing them that Portugal is in a stable situation from a financial point of view,” said Fernando Medina.
Speaking to Portuguese journalists in Brussels after Thursday’s Eurogroup and Friday’s Ecofin meeting, a government official said Portugal had “approved its budget and […]necessary tools for the normal life of the country from an economic and financial point of view.”
Moreover, “we have growth prospects that remain higher than those of the eurozone, both in relation to 2023 and in relation to 2024, and after that we will have what is normal for all countries, namely a functioning democracy.” Legislative elections are scheduled for March 10,” Fernando Medina said.
Portugal’s finance minister also said he stressed to his European counterparts “that the country now has the tools and determination to [o atual Governo] is in power, continue this policy.”
The President of the Republic announced the dissolution of the Assembly of the Republic and called early elections for March 10, 2024, following the resignation of Prime Minister António Costa.
The date selection was aimed at the final global vote on OE2024, which was approved on November 29th.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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