Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsPortugal scraps height rule and lifts age cap to 35 for PSP officers, but unions warn low pay and soaring rents deter recruits, risking shortfalls nationwide.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal to raise €1.2 bn by selling 16 state offices in Lisbon and Porto, funding 59,000 affordable homes and targeting 5-8% rent cuts by 2028 in nationwide plan.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal home prices jumped 19% while wages rose only 4%. Discover the hottest regions, foreign investment impact and tips for residents to avoid overpaying.
Environment · PoliticsFrom Jan 2026, Lisbon pupils must file a permanent-diet form for vegetarian lunches. Learn legal options, sign the petition and see next steps for parents.
Transportation · PoliticsCarris board’s sudden exit could delay Lisbon’s 120 electric buses and 24-hour routes—see the fallback plan, dates and what commuters in Portugal should expect.
Politics · National NewsTwo days of mourning mark Balsemão’s passing. Learn why his fight for private TV, free newspapers and speech still shapes Portugal’s media rules today.
Politics · ImmigrationPS abstention lets Chega push fuel-tax cuts and longer residency for Portuguese citizenship. Learn how Portugal’s 2026 budget could affect your wallet.
Health · PoliticsINEM's new chief Luís Cabral faces union backlash; the leadership shake-up could slow 112 ambulance and helicopter response times across Portugal. Learn more.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s 2026 Budget trims income and corporate tax, cuts VAT on homes and targets debt below 90% of GDP. See how much you could save—and the plan’s risks.