Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · EconomyDiscover how Portugal’s presidential debate over NATO spending and diplomacy could lower energy prices, spur tech jobs and reshape budgets across the country.
Economy · PoliticsBottled-gas cylinders stay at €33–€37 after MPs reject a €20 cap. Parliament may instead cut VAT to 6%, a move that could trim bills for 2.2 million families.
Economy · PoliticsSaudi investors clinch €150M energy, AI and tourism deals in Lisbon and Gaia, aided by tax breaks and city-level MoUs—discover the projects and local impact.
Politics · EconomyGuinea-Bissau’s pushback against Portugal threatens €200M plans, visa talks and expat permits. Learn what’s at stake for investors and residents in Portugal.
Politics · EconomyPortugal pushes for tighter EU unity and strong US ties to defend jobs, exports and green-energy projects—see what's at stake for households and businesses.
Politics · National NewsPresident Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa urges Portuguese youth in Strasbourg to safeguard the EU's future after 40 years of Portugal's membership. Discover what's at stake.
Politics · National NewsDiaspora votes may decide Portugal's 8 Feb presidential runoff. See how consulate drives targeted campaigns mobilise Portuguese abroad and why your vote counts.
Politics · TechPortugal plans a joint Lusa-RTP fact-checking platform to deliver faster, transparent debunks of online misinformation ahead of upcoming elections, pending budget and governance details.
Politics · National NewsForty years after Portugal joined the EU, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa urges Generation Z to defend freedoms, vote and innovate so Europe remains united.