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In-depth coverage of Portuguese politics, parliament, government policy, and political analysis. Daily updates on legislative changes, coalition dynamics, and how politics affects expats.

Opposition Demands Answers After Government Pays EUR 40,000 for AI Platform That Tracks Journalists and Social Media

The Portuguese Government is facing a political firestorm after reports emerged that it paid nearly EUR 40,000 to an Irish analytics company for an AI-powered platform capable of tracking journalists, monitoring social media, and predicting which...

Journalists' Union Accuses Coimbra Mayor of Grave Press Freedom Violation After Lusa Reporter Targeted

The Sindicato dos Jornalistas Has Demanded the Mayor Retract Accusations It Calls Unfounded and Defamatory — the Incident Raises Questions About the Relationship Between Local Political Power and the Press Portugal s journalists union has accused...

France-Portugal Treaty of Porto Enters Into Force — Defence, Energy, and Education Ties Deepened

The Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation signed in Porto in February 2025 entered into force on 12 April, deepening Franco-Portuguese ties on defence, energy interconnections, SME support, and education.