Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's PS opposition accuses government of exaggerated propaganda over budget surplus claims. What the political dispute means for public spending in 2026.
Politics · National NewsEU proposes founding membership in special tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders for Ukraine aggression. What this accountability mechanism means for Europe.
Politics · ImmigrationCraig & Lindsay Foreman face life-threatening conditions in Evin Prison as airstrikes hit nearby. UK criticized for inaction as family pleads for help.
National News · PoliticsPorto's Cedofeita police station stops serving locals, with 30 officers transferred. Residents must now travel to other precincts to file complaints.
Politics · National NewsGerman officials condemn U.S.-Israel Iran strikes as illegal, call for European unity. What Germany's diplomatic shift means for Portugal's NATO and EU role.
Politics · National NewsPresident Seguro convenes first Council of State on April 17 to shape Portugal's defense strategy, NATO spending targets, and anti-corruption oversight mechanisms affecting national budgets.
Politics · National NewsOeiras Mayor Isaltino Morais faces embezzlement charges over €150K in meal expenses. Trial could trigger mandate loss—what residents need to know.
Politics · ImmigrationChega claims deal for Constitutional Court judge, breaking 40-year PS-PSD pact. Fast-track deportation law targeting asylum seekers advances in parliament.
Politics · National NewsDiscover how Portugal's 1976 Constitution guarantees your housing, healthcare, and worker rights. April 2 ceremony honors 95 surviving architects.