Prime Minister Montenegro faces a highly unpopular government, according to the article. The political situation is described as being dragged along by Luís Neves and his allies, which reportedly forced the Executive to take measures to change the direction of public opinion.
Faced with this unpopularity, the Government announced two main measures: an extraordinary pension supplement and an income tax reduction. These decisions appear as an attempt to improve the Executive's image among the population.
However, the article warns about the consequences of these measures. The combination of more public expenditure with less tax revenue means the State has fewer financial resources available. This reduction of the so-called financial "cushion" makes the country more vulnerable should an economic downturn occur.
The title and critical tone of the article suggest the author considers these measures an attempt to buy popularity on the eve of elections, sacrificing financial prudence at the expense of future economic stability.
