Nearly 11 Days After State Reform Measures Were Announced, André Ventura's Verdict Is In: "It Is My View and Firm Belief That Chega Should Not Approve This Package as It Currently Stands"
Chega gears up to challenge Portugal's government on reforms and metro costs
The elimination of prior review by the Court of Auditors for contracts up to €10 million and the reform of the Public Contracts Code—including higher thresholds for direct awards—are the main points of contention.
Chega's National Council will still deliberate on this legislation, as well as on the labor reform bill, which the government has yet to finalize.
André Ventura has also signaled openness to approving proposals on party financing. The Court of Auditors has already called for legal changes after it stopped publishing lists of donors, citing personal data protection.
Chega further plans to question the government about the soaring costs of Lisbon's metro expansion, which have already risen 80% above initial estimates. The party may even push for a parliamentary inquiry commission.
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