CFP - Portuguese Public Finance Council

The Portuguese Public Finance Council (CFP) is the Independent Fiscal Institution (IFI) that oversees the compliance with fiscal rules and the sustainability of public finances in Portugal.

Evolution of structural investments in the period 2019-2024

This publication, authored by Amílcar Sousa, analyses the evolution of the so-called 'structural investments' that have been gaining increasing importance, benefiting from the impetus of the Recovery and Resilience Plan.

Senior Board hearing at the Economic Committee of the Azorean Parliament

The members of the Senior Board of the Portuguese Public Finance Council (CFP) were heard by the Standing Special Committee on Economy (CE) of the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores on 30 May.

Macroeconomic Forecasts

The Portuguese Public Finance Council provides a comparative table on the latest macroeconomic projection exercises for the Portuguese economy. Last update on 16 June 2025.

Business Investment Rate: an analysis of the recent evolution

The business investment rate has followed a downward trend since 2022. Measured by the ratio between the investment of financial and non-financial corporations to GDP, it declined from 14.1% to 13.1% in 2024.