Portuguese Families Report Weakening Financial Situation

More than 7,000 requests for moratoriums have been submitted by families and companies to the Bank of Portugal, according to Carlos Kangolma of the Vida Justa movement. The requests involve payments related to housing reconstruction. The total amount involved in these requests is 900 million euros. The source reported these figures following the impact of the storm. The Ordem dos Médicos is also monitoring a trend where over 1,100 new doctors have opted not to pursue medical specializations in the last three years. The medical order intends to present concrete measures to the government following an analysis with the central health system administration. According to the National Institute of Statistics, Portuguese families are increasingly concerned about their personal financial situations and the national economic situation. These findings reflect data from 2023. The report was presented by Rita Suarez and Andrea Brito. Data released by the National Institute of Statistics shows Portuguese families are in a weaker financial position this April compared to the start of the year. Families expressed decreased confidence and fear regarding the country's economic evolution. Natália Nunes, a jurist from the Association for Consumer Defense, provided statements to the public broadcaster.