The Public Finance Council noted that, although Portugal eliminated its fiscal imbalance in 2023 with a surplus of 1.2% of GDP, the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) remains below expectations, with only 61.8% of the funds allocated.
Of the total, two-thirds were implemented only in 2023, reflecting a delayed increase in the allocation of resources, limiting the impact on public investment and economic growth.
This situation emphasizes the urgency of accelerating the implementation of the RRP to maximize planned investments and contribute to a sustainable economic recovery.