- The government is considering targeted support measures for vulnerable families regarding food baskets, such as a food voucher, if prices continue to rise.
- The Finance Minister rejects reintroducing the zero VAT (IVA zero) measure that was in place from April 2023 to January 2024, calling it ineffective.
- He argues that VAT reductions partly benefit producers and sellers rather than consumers.
- The government prefers direct support to low-income working families and pensioners, as previously proposed by the PSD.
Source: jornaldenegocios.pt
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