Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Sports · EconomyDiscover how Cristiano Ronaldo's 2026 World Cup swansong could add millions to Portugal’s tourism, merchandising and media sectors — reshaping the economy.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal targets a 0.3% budget surplus in 2025—crucial for funding middle-class tax breaks, public-sector pay rises and lower mortgage costs as debt falls.
Politics · EconomyPortugal will streamline audit reviews and launch a digital platform to cut contract approval to 15 days, freeing €16.6B for roads, hospitals and schools by 2026.
EconomyPortugal’s external debt ratio falls to 39.2% of GDP, easing mortgage rates and freeing funds for public investment—find out what this means for Portuguese households.
EconomyPortugal’s net external debt drops to 39.2% of GDP, its lowest in four years, driving down sovereign bond yields and variable mortgage rates nationwide.
Politics · EconomyPortugal’s Trabalho XXI drops three controversial labour-reform clauses but keeps flexible hiring rules. Find out how the changes affect workers, expats and the 11 Dec strike.
Economy · PoliticsBy 30 Nov, Algarve councils must justify €106M in EU funds or forfeit them—money slated for water upgrades, social housing, digital hubs and coastal research.
Politics · EconomyGuinea-Bissau’s 23 Nov election could cut remittances to Portugal, boost drug trafficking and unsettle Atlantic security. See its impact on Portuguese families.
EconomyEU’s 75% import quotas on ferrosilicon and ferromanganese could raise steel costs by about 2% for Portugal’s manufacturers; explore adaptation strategies now.