The Prime Minister of Portugal has described the announced abstention of the PS (Socialist Party) as a positive signal for the vote on the 2027 State Budget. This development clears a path for the government to move forward with its financial plan. Simultaneously, the Chega party has agreed to support a government proposal to revise the urban rental regime. This support from Chega is crucial for advancing the government’s housing policy initiatives. The combined actions of the PS abstention and Chega’s support significantly improve the prospects for the budget's approval in Portugal. These political maneuvers demonstrate a shifting landscape in Portuguese parliamentary politics, enabling the government to achieve key legislative goals. The revised urban rental regime is now likely to progress through the legislative process.