Opposition lines up on final day of debate over government programme
Two motions of rejection expected to fail The second and last day of parliamentary debate on the incoming government’s programme opens with opposition parties declaring how they will vote. Without
MPs who speak too long will have microphones switched off
One of the ‘new measures’ brought in by José Pedro Aguiar Branco – the government’s choice for parliamentary president – is to ‘switch off’ the microphones of any MPs who
Pick ‘n mix government programme takes ideas from all parties
More than half AD programme comes from PS Socialists’ electoral pledges In what has been seen as an example of the “dialogue” Portugal’s new government means to have with all
Algarve strengthens its influence in parliament
Algarve MP Cristóvão Norte takes on new role Algarve MP, Cristóvão Norte, has been named vice-president of the PSD parliamentary group, which will be led by Hugo Soares. “I always
Petition launched against change of government logo
Change of government logo sparks new controversy At a time when Portugal continues with crises to solve in the education, health and housing sectors (to name a few), one of
Council of Ministers meets on Wednesday to approve Government Programme
An informal meeting took place in Óbidos today to bring all the new government officials together for the first time and discuss the programme. At an informal meeting in Óbidos
“There is space for dialogue”, assures former contender to PS party leadership
Former minister smooths over rough edges left by party leader’s recent speech Former Minister of Internal Affairs José Luís Carneiro has stepped into the icy waters separating the incoming AD
President accepts list of secretaries of State for Portugal’s XXIV government
Secretaries to be sworn in at Palácio de Ajuda at 6pm President Marcelo has now formally accepted the list of 41 secretaries of State proposed by Portugal’s new prime minister
Complicated reactions to PM’s inaugural speech
Main opposition leaders full of criticism and obvious rancour Reactions to the PM’s inaugural speech on Tuesday evening have seen both main parties in opposition to Portugal’s new government on
Portugal’s former PM “wants to be heard by Justice as quickly as possible”
António Costa seeks to clear doubts raised by Operation Influencer Five months since the case broke – bringing down an absolute majority Socialist government, and making way to a new