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European Commission Opens Infringement Proceedings Against Portugal Over the Green-Claims Directive — Twenty Capitals Missed the 27 March Transposition Deadline and Now Carry a Two-Month Window Before the Reasoned-Opinion Step

European Commission Opens Infringement Proceedings Against Portugal Over the Green-Claims Directive — Twenty Capitals Missed the 27 March Transposition Deadline and Now Carry a Two-Month Window Before the Reasoned-Opinion Step

Brussels opens infringement proceedings against Portugal on 28 May over Directive (EU) 2024/825 on the green transition — 20 capitals missed the 27 March transposition deadline and now carry a two-month window before the reasoned-opinion step.
The Portugal Brief
Portugal Marks 40 Years in the European Union on Saturday 9 May 2026 — Dia da Europa Cerimónia Oficial Lands at the Paços do Concelho do Porto, with Maria Luís Albuquerque, Inês Domingos and Carlos Coelho Leading the 11:00 Sessão Solene

Portugal Marks 40 Years in the European Union on Saturday 9 May 2026 — Dia da Europa Cerimónia Oficial Lands at the Paços do Concelho do Porto, with Maria Luís Albuquerque, Inês Domingos and Carlos Coelho Leading the 11:00 Sessão Solene

The cerimónia oficial of the Dia da Europa lands at the Paços do Concelho do Porto on Saturday 9 May 2026 for Portugal's 40 years in the EU. Maria Luís Albuquerque, Inês Domingos and Carlos Coelho lead the 11:00 session; the noon flag-raising and the free Aliados concert open the public day.
The Portugal Brief