AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEconomic Outlook: The Bank of Portugal raised its 2026 growth forecast to 2.3%, citing EU recovery funds and stronger exports. It expects inflation to reach 3.1% this year before easing. EU Funds Probe: A major European Public Prosecutor’s Office operation in Portugal carried out 250 searches and more than 20 arrests over suspected VAT fraud involving EU funds. Estimated losses exceed €100 million. Budget Deal: President António José Seguro welcomed the Socialists’ signal that they will let the government’s budget pass its first parliamentary vote, though negotiations on specific measures remain. Fuel Costs: Prime Minister Luís Montenegro called for a rethink of oil pricing, arguing that global market speculation raises Portuguese fuel costs even when supplies from Brazil and Algeria are stable. Portugal’s Ronaldo Rift: Cristiano Ronaldo apologised for leaving the national team camp, accused coach Jorge Jesus of breaking promises and said he remains available to play for Portugal. Lithium Project: A British-Portuguese business group will visit Savannah Resources’ Barroso lithium site this month to learn about its plans to supply Europe’s battery industry.
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