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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.

Portugal Asks Brussels to Reallocate EUR 516 Million in Recovery Plan Funds — Braga Metro and Renewable Energy Licensing Dropped

The Revision Portugal has submitted a formal request to the European Commission to reallocate EUR 516 million within its Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), dropping projects that cannot be completed by the programme's hard deadline of August 2026 and redirecting the funds toward investments with a better chance

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...