Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsAudit court blocks 20+ PRR contracts, halting cash for hospitals, housing and SMEs. Discover how delays to Portugal’s €22bn Recovery Plan could strain services.
Immigration · PoliticsCatholic bishops in Portugal warn xenophobia is entering mainstream politics as hate-speech crimes jump from 63 to 347. Find out what measures are proposed.
Politics · National NewsProsecutor and judge retirements leave Portugal’s courts short-staffed, pushing tax and visa cases into decade-long waits. See what reforms are on the table.
Politics · EconomyPortugal plans to raise the tax-free meal allowance by just €0.10 in 2026, a move unions warn could spark strikes and tighten workers' lunch budgets today.
Politics · EconomyPortugal’s first joint UGT-CGTP strike in a decade could shut trains, flights, schools and public offices on 11 Dec—learn what steps to take now. Prepare early.
Politics · EconomyPortugal’s Constitutional Court risks more paper delays as MPs debate a €1.6 M boost for digital files and a stronger party-finance watchdog. Outcome soon.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s exports leapt 14.3% in Sept as chemicals to Germany and pharma goods for the US trimmed the trade gap. Learn how firms adapt to the 15% tariff cap.
Economy · PoliticsGovernment plan to overhaul inspector careers could slow ACT factory audits and casino policing in Portugal—what it means for workers, gamblers and taxpayers.
Health · PoliticsA Lisbon dermatologist’s €700k scam triggers Portugal’s anti-fraud taskforce, stricter hospital audits and shorter surgery waits—what patients need to know.