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Return to Parliament: from Neves to frigates, including exams, taxes, PSU and parental leave

Público10 September 2026 at 21:09

The Portuguese Parliament will debate during the next legislative period several matters that return to the agenda, in addition to new topics that join the agenda. Among the matters already under discussion are the restructuring of the Court of Auditors and the situation at INEM, which continue to deserve attention from deputies.

The existing themes are now joined by the income tax reduction, which constitutes one of the novelties in parliamentary discussion. This theme joins others that have generated public debate, such as the Neves case and the question of frigate purchases, both matters that have returned to Parliament.

Other highlighted themes include exams, PSU (Permanent Support Unit) and parental leave. Regarding this last matter, the article indicates that it should be finalized soon, suggesting that there is an expectation of an imminent agreement.

The set of matters under discussion in Parliament reveals a diversified agenda that covers fiscal issues, political cases, institutional reforms and social policies, in a legislative period that promises intense debate among the represented parties.

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