The Socialist Party accused Chega of giving an "escape route" to the Government through its proposals to lower VAT on fuels and the food basket. The criticism was made by Eurico Brilhante Dias, a member of the PS.
According to Eurico Brilhante Dias, Chega's proposals to reduce VAT will not have effects this year. The PS politician considered that these measures are not effective in the short term to combat the cost of living.
The accusation arises in the context of a political debate on measures to address the increase in the cost of living in Portugal. The PS believes that Chega's proposals serve more to justify the Executive's action than to truly solve citizens' problems.
The article does not mention Chega's reaction to this accusation from the Socialist Party.
