Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsPortugal marks 52 years of the Carnation Revolution with weekend festivities. Expect 30°C and storms in some areas. INE reveals voter participation dropped from 91.7% (1975) to 58.5% average.
Politics · EconomyPentagon criticizes European naval mission plans for Strait of Hormuz. How these geopolitical tensions could affect Portugal's energy security and costs.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's Ombudsman role stays vacant after candidate Tiago Antunes withdraws following parliamentary rejection. What the political deadlock means for residents.
Politics · EconomyPortugal weighs Swedish Gripen E against F-35 for defense upgrade. Lower costs, local aerospace jobs, and faster training timeline reshape military procurement strategy.
National News · PoliticsPortugal's criminal investigation unit faces scrutiny: 12,000+ cases pending over 5 years, missing tech systems since 2014. What this means for justice seekers.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's labor law overhaul faces a May 7 deadline. Discover what changes mean for your job, pay, and contract terms—and expect transport disruptions April 25 and May 1.
Politics · HealthPortugal's Health Minister referred to prosecutors for alleged false testimony. Discover how this impacts emergency services and your rights as a resident.
Immigration · PoliticsNearly 1,000 migrants died crossing Mediterranean by April 2026. New EU asylum pact takes effect in June, impacting Portugal's immigration policy.
Politics · EconomyEU approves €90B loan to Ukraine with major implications for Portuguese taxpayers, defense sector jobs, and EU budget priorities. Hungarian political shift accelerates approval.