Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · EnvironmentPortugal storms left 4,000 homes without power and a €250M repair bill. Critics slam President’s Vatican visit amid recovery efforts ahead of Feb. 8 election.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal has 12 weeks to request EU Solidarity Fund aid for storm Kristin damages; PRR milestones stay firm to Aug 2026. See how deadlines affect residents.
Economy · PoliticsEU Parliament debate could unlock crisis funds covering up to 80% of Storm Kristin losses in Portugal. Submit damage reports by 29 Feb to secure compensation.
Politics · EconomyLearn how Portugal's 23 Feb presidential runoff could overhaul the constitution, raise costs, freeze €16 bn in EU funds and disrupt life. Key dates inside.
Politics · ImmigrationCPLP’s refusal to visit Guinea-Bissau is risking €15M in aid and causing visa, tuition and remittance delays for Bissau-Guinean residents in Portugal.
Tech · PoliticsFind out how EU regulators could fine X, curb Grok AI feeds and enforce stricter content checks for Portuguese users under the new DSA.
Politics · EnvironmentFlood-hit residents in Leiria, Santarém and Coimbra will get rapid cash payouts, free IDs, micro-grants up to €5k and full power restoration by Sunday for all.
Politics · TechPortugal injects €26M into ageing SIRESP emergency-radio network, postponing the promised 5G overhaul. See what it means for first-responder safety and your taxes.
Health · PoliticsThe Communist Party wants 3,500 doctors and 8,000 nurses hired this year, a move it says could cut GP waits from 24 to 10 days across Portugal’s SNS. Get the full story.