Parliament proceeds to extend the moratorium without the opinion of the Economic and Social Council

Parliament decided to press ahead with legislation on the PCP proposal to extend the bank freeze without waiting for the “opinion” of the European Banking Authority (EBA), which did not respond in a timely manner.

“We have not been informed that the EBA has responded to Parliament. 30 days passed and there was no response. It does not deserve special significance for the EBA in the reply before the Assembly of the Republic in Portugal “, He said To the ECO deputy PCP Duarte Alves.

After all, the big concerns that were present with Financial stabilityIf this question is questioned, the EBA will answer, but it has not considered it, “he said, adding:” We hope there will be no delay measures and will reduce the overall scope of the PCP proposal. “

Parties have until June 4 to submit proposals for amendments, allowing a vote on the specialty at the next meeting. Then it moves to the comprehensive vote in the plenary session of the Republic Assembly.

“The PSD has always said that it will only be available to prolong the moratorium if it is in European legal framework Representative Afonso Oliveira of the Organization for Economic Cooperation, said that the Social Democrats had promised to submit proposals for changes to the PCP project. PS already voted against the proposal.

The general system of moratoriums, established in March 2020, has already been extended more than once, and is expected to end in September. The PCP proposal intends to extend it for another six months.