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Portugal Notified for Three New EU Infringements—And the Pattern Is Getting Harder to Ignore

Portugal Notified for Three New EU Infringements—And the Pattern Is Getting Harder to Ignore

The European Commission has once again placed Portugal in the dock. Last week, Brussels initiated three new infringement proceedings against the country for failing to transpose EU directives in the areas of economy, banking, and justice. It's not...

Portugal Faces 12% Cut in EU Funding Envelope as Brussels Overhauls Budget Architecture

Portugal Faces 12% Cut in EU Funding Envelope as Brussels Overhauls Budget Architecture

Portugal's allocation from the European Union's next long-term budget — covering 2028 to 2034 — will be reduced by 12% compared to the current funding cycle, according to an internal European Parliament document obtained by Público. The cut reflects...

Portugal Records 0.7% Budget Surplus — Double Government Forecast

Portugal Records 0.7% Budget Surplus — Double Government Forecast

Portugal closed 2025 with a budget surplus of 0.7% of GDP, significantly beating the government's 0.3% forecast and marking the strongest fiscal position in over a decade. But economists warn the cushion may not last through 2026's mounting challenges.