Montenegro announced this week two fiscal and social measures in the context of political pressure over Luís Neves' continuity as minister. The measures include an Extraordinary Supplement for pensioners with pensions up to 1611 euros, to be paid in December, and a reduction of IRS up to the 6th bracket.
The two initiatives come at a time of debate about Luís Neves' continuity in government, creating a link between the announcement of measures and the political pressure the executive faces.
The article notes that, despite the two measures announced, Montenegro did not present any public argument about the situation of Minister Luís Neves, suggesting that the announcements may serve as a distraction from the political debate about the continuity of the government official.
The title "The price of propaganda" indicates the author's critical position regarding the government's communication strategy, where concrete measures seem to compensate for the absence of explanations about the ministerial controversy.
