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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.

CGTP Calls National Strike for April 17 — Construction Unions Join Mass Walkout Against Government Labour Package

A Full-Day Walkout Portugal's largest trade union confederation, the CGTP-IN, has called a national strike and mass demonstration for April 17 — a full-day walkout running from midnight to midnight — in what is shaping up to be the most significant...

Portugal, Spain, and Morocco Sign Judicial Cooperation Pact Ahead of 2030 World Cup

Portugal, Spain, and Morocco signed a judicial cooperation memorandum in Rabat, creating rapid-response protocols, on-call judges, and intelligence-sharing mechanisms for the 2030 FIFA World Cup — the first tournament to span Africa and Europe.

UGT Unanimously Rejects Government Labour Reform — PS Also Refuses to Back Trabalho XXI in Parliament

Portugal's UGT , the country's second-largest and traditionally more moderate trade union confederation, voted unanimously on Wednesday to reject the government's sweeping Trabalho XXI labour reform package — dealing a significant blow to Prime...