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Montenegro announces income tax reduction and 'forgets' controversies involving Luís Neves

Now8 September 2026 at 15:49

The Prime Minister Montenegro announced IRS reductions, according to the news. However, the media highlights that this announcement comes at a time when efforts are being made to forget the controversies involving Luís Neves, a central figure in some recent political controversy.

A motion was presented against the government, but Montenegro reacted with strong criticism of the document. In his statements, the Prime Minister considered that the motion brought no credible alternatives or a new government direction, characterizing it as a product of "negativism, slander and political foam."

Montenegro reaffirmed the intention to continue governing based on Portuguese "culture and identity," promising to work to build "a happier and more Portuguese Portugal." This position comes as a direct response to the opposition's attacks.

The episode illustrates the current political tension, with the executive seeking to maintain focus on positive economic measures, while the opposition tries to capitalize on the controversies involving members of the governmental sphere.

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