During a meeting of the Business Council, organized in light of the upcoming early legislative elections, discussions centered around the “urgent challenges facing the Portuguese economy.” Key topics addressed included state simplification, tax barriers, immigration, vocational training, the interplay between defense, economy, and security, as well as energy, housing, and mobility issues, as communicated by the CIP.
The confederation emphasized the “need for companies to take an active role in forming an Economic Agenda that transcends mere tactical objectives in the pursuit of exclusivity partisan interests.”
The gathering featured representatives from over 30 of Portugal’s largest companies, such as GALP, Banco BPI, Banco Santander Totta, BRISA, Renova, Trivalor, Tabaqueira, Deloitte Technology, Jerónimo Martins, Floene, Farminveste, Ramirez, Siemens, Sonae, Siderurgia Nacional, and The Navigator Company.
Armindo Monteiro, president of CIP, stated in the release that “companies do not participate in elections, but they are the ones ensuring growth, employment, and wealth creation.”
“It is our responsibility to refocus the discussion to ensure the economy remains at the heart of the political debate, not the other way around,” he added.
The insights from today’s discussion will be brought forward for further debate at the Business Congress organized by CIP, scheduled for April 22 and 23 in Lisbon.
