Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · EconomyCPLP marks 30 years facing democratic credibility gap. Governance failures in member states threaten Portugal's regional influence and Lusophone stability.
National News · PoliticsPortugal deploys rescue teams and €650,000 in aid after Venezuela earthquake kills 89 nationals. Get help resources for affected families.
Environment · PoliticsPorto makes final five for European Green Capital 2028. Water management expertise could win €600,000 EU funding and cement city's sustainability leadership by 2026.
Politics · National NewsCourt awards €15K to ex-PM Sócrates over leaked investigation details, sparking political battle. Chega demands justice reform as taxpayers foot the bill.
National News · PoliticsChild abuse cases doubled in Portugal since 2022. Teachers with prior convictions still accessing classrooms. What parents need to know about school vetting loopholes.
PoliticsLisbon executes 50%+ of €70M homelessness plan ahead of schedule. Rough sleeping numbers drop, Housing First expands, and new data platform transforms services.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's Parliament votes to disaggregate hate crime data by bias type. Covers impact on expatriates and residents facing discrimination.
Politics · EconomyComunidade Vida e Paz criticizes Lisbon over 8-year funding freeze for homeless services. 3,122 people affected. What residents need to know about the crisis.
Politics · Other NewsUkrainian woman disguised as man planted Monaco bomb targeting sanctioned oligarch. Interpol manhunt reveals accomplice network across Europe. Three victims hospitalized after June attack.