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Will the cows really be fat?

Expresso9 September 2026 at 21:29

The Portuguese Government is preparing to present estimates on consumption expenditure in the country.

According to the government forecast, approximately 700 million euros will be spent on consumption.

Of this total amount, approximately 115 million euros correspond to VAT revenue.

The title of the news piece raises a question about the veracity or accuracy of these financial estimates.

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