In the detailed voting session for the State Budget of 2026 (OE2026), only one subsection of a proposal by the Socialist Party (PS) was approved, focusing on official animal shelters and a national campaign for sterilization and promotion of animal welfare.
The approved measure in parliament allocates 300,000 euros to enhance funding for the electronic registration of pets.
This measure passed with votes against from PSD and CDS-PP, abstention from the Liberal Initiative, and support from the remaining parties.
