Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Tech · PoliticsEuropean Parliament replaces Google with Qwant search. How EU digital sovereignty and new payment systems like Wero affect privacy and tech for Portugal residents.
Politics · National NewsSenior judge Carlos Alexandre's Facebook comments on high-profile cases prompt Portugal's judiciary council to request Bar Association clarification.
Politics · National NewsPortugal secures non-permanent UN Security Council seat for 2027-2028, defeating Germany in first-round vote. What this means for residents and investors.
Politics · National NewsCGTP general strike over Trabalho XXI labor reforms causes transport disruptions and confrontations at parliament. What Portugal residents need to know.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's PSP and GNR introduce mandatory emotional intelligence and ethics training for 2026 recruits. New curriculum responds to accountability crisis after 44 officer suspensions.
National News · Politics52-year-old arrested for setting forest fire in Louredo, Amarante after neighbor dispute. Could face up to 12 years under Portugal's arson laws.
Politics · National NewsFour new judges reshape Portugal's Constitutional Court on June 12. What judicial independence means for residents' rights and the 2027 revision.
Tech · PoliticsBrussels plans new cloud rules by mid-2026 to boost European tech. Learn how Portugal's startups and professionals can capitalize on the shift away from US and Chinese platforms.
Politics · EconomyFormer President backs Portugal's public service overhaul. Expect faster permits, simpler procedures, and digital services as government battles resistance.