Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsPortugal approves €130.4 million military aid to Ukraine in 2026. Defense spending exemptions mean no new taxes for residents. Industrial opportunities for Portuguese firms.
Economy · PoliticsUS-Iran agreement reopens Strait of Hormuz, cuts oil prices, and benefits Portuguese businesses and residents with cheaper fuel and restored trade routes.
Politics · National NewsPortugal votes Friday on controversial labor reforms affecting dismissals, parental leave, and job security. What expats and workers should expect.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal Bar Association launches €2.5M legal clinics for migrants, plus immigration courts. What expats need to know about faster residency.
Politics · EconomyPorto orders demolition of luxury condo 80cm over height limit—one of 22 construction halts in 6 months. What developers and buyers must know now.
Politics · EconomyPortugal pushes for €200M increase in EU funding for Madeira and Azores in 2028-2034 cycle. How this affects agriculture, fisheries, and island economies.
Culture · PoliticsFrench singer Patrick Bruel charged with rape and sexual assault, posts €500k bail. How France's #MeToo prosecutions may influence Portugal's legal reforms.
Politics · EconomyEU foreign policy reforms under Kallas could weaken Portugal's diplomatic leverage in Africa and Latin America. How Brussels chaos impacts your country's global role.
Immigration · PoliticsEU's new migration pact requires Portugal to accept asylum seekers or pay €20,000 per person. Learn how border rules and detention changes affect residents.