Hidden twists in government’s four-year programme
Economist highlights intentions that “were never part of AD’s election manifesto” AD’s reformist government programme was approved last Thursday and will now be discussed in parliament. It has 10 priorities,
Portugal outlines ‘good housekeeping’ with KC-390 Millennium plane deal
Air Force buys aircraft at ‘contract price’, not current price Announcing plans to purchase a 6th KC-390 Millennium aircraft for the Portuguese Air Force, defence minister Nuno Melo said the
“Nerves of steel”: Former PM reveals Europe’s armour for dealing with President Trump
António Costa talks with former PM and European Commissioner Durão Barroso Former Socialist prime minister and now president of the European Council, António Costa, has said today that the European
‘Seguro Portugal’: former Socialist leader António José Seguro presents bid for presidency
Wants “fair and excellent” country; promises “seriousness, independence and action” With 2025 very much the year of elections in Portugal, heavy hitters bidding for the presidency are already ‘presenting themselves’
Presidential candidate calls for ‘strong response from Europe’ following Israel’s ‘profoundly unnecessary’ offensive against Iran
Luís Marques Mendes echoes concerns of wider world Echoing concerns coming from the Portuguese government and the wider world, candidate for the presidency, Luís Marques Mendes, has called for a
Portugal’s government moves on limiting ‘family reunification’ for legalised immigrants
Changes to be included in centre-right government’s four-year programme With a petition supporting the limiting of family reunification for legalised immigrants still steadily gathering signatures, Portugal’s government does appear to
National average wage to reach ‘European level’ by 2035; decent housing available to all
Candidate to PS Socialist leadership reveals principal goals José Luís Carneiro – the only politician so far willing to take on leadership of the PS Socialist party – wants the
New candidate for presidency promises to “restore and rescue Portugal”
Joana Amaral Dias believes “homeland is at stake” At a time when the country seems increasingly ideologically divided, activist Joana Amaral Dias has presented her candidacy to the Portuguese presidency,
Government accused of misleading population with talk of expelling immigrants
CHEGA leader warns “hundreds of thousands” could be arriving via ‘family reunification’ CHEGA leader André Ventura is calling for limits on ‘family reunification’ for immigrants who have navigated Portugal’s legalisation
Lisbon’s situation of insecurity and violence requires ‘immediate measures’ – mayor
Carlos Moedas requests urgent meeting with minister for internal security The situation of insecurity and violence prevalent in Portugal’s capital city has led mayor Carlos Moedas to request an urgent