Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's forced-sale law for inherited properties aims to unlock 250,000 homes, but legal experts say slow courts—not heirs—block estates for decades.
Politics · National NewsSeguro demands political transparency and youth engagement on April 25. Thousands march in Lisbon protesting €2,300 rents and labor reform threats.
Politics · EconomyParliament mandates 72-hour emergency power for hospitals and critical facilities. Learn how new rules protect residents and when changes take effect in Portugal.
Politics · EconomyEurope lags in AI investment and faces demographic decline. Learn how Serbia's warnings about European decline impact Portugal's economy and future.
Economy · PoliticsEU's 20th Russia sanctions package postpones maritime ban pending G7 accord. 632 ships blacklisted. Portuguese ports, LNG terminals at Sines face new compliance rules by 2027.
Politics · EconomyThousands marched in Lisbon for April 25's 52nd anniversary amid labor disputes. What Portugal's freedom celebration reveals about worker rights and strikes ahead.
Politics · National NewsParliament President warns ethics and incompatibility laws exclude qualified professionals from politics, deepening democracy trust crisis as Portugal hits worst corruption score.
Economy · PoliticsU.S. Navy mine-clearing operation in Strait of Hormuz may take 6 months. Learn how this impacts Portugal's fuel prices, shipping costs, and your wallet now.
Politics · National NewsPresident Seguro warns freedom disappears gradually in Portugal. Expect political donation transparency reforms and new AI regulations affecting residents by August 2025.