Macron’s visit to include arms agreement
Two day visit, starting tomorrow, focused on bilateral agreements and “deepening of relations” Days since his diplomacy in the White House was splashed over the world’s television networks, France’s president
Justice minister denies her companies would benefit from land law revisions
CHEGA continues to pursue PM meantime for further clarity on family business interests The cluster-shambles the government has managed to create around accusations of possible conflicts of interest – particularly
Government survives motion of censure, but many questions remain
PM refuses to dissolve family company, or name clients As expected yesterday evening, the government ‘survived’ the motion of censure lodged by right-wing party CHEGA, but many questions remain about
Portugal’s government faces first motion of censure
Motion bound to fall – but will also have fall-out The PSD/CDS-PP government led by Luís Montenegro faces its first motion of censure today, less than 11 months after taking
CHEGA forces delay on voting for changes to land law
CHEGA’s ‘motion of censure’ against PM to be heard tomorrow Right-wing party CHEGA has succeeded in delaying the much-anticipated voting on the new land law, alleging that it wants more
CHEGA delivers ‘motion of censure’ over PM’s family company
Company “contravenes government code” – tabloid Right wing party CHEGA has submitted a motion of censure to the government, considering there are “very serious suspicions of incompatibility” on the part
‘Serene’ Portugal braces for Trump tariff effect
PM concedes Trump’s tariff tirades could raise prices Portugal is doing what it does best as US president Donald Trump ‘threatens the world’ with tariffs and the pulling of overseas
Portugal’s PM keeps ball rolling on special EU funding for defence
“Portuguese government is advocating a PRR for defence area” Portugal’s prime minister, Luís Montenegro, is following on from his perceived ‘rejection’ of NATO calls last week for increased defence spending,
NATO rebuff: PM refuses to be rushed into increased defence spending
NATO secretary general leaves Portugal ‘empty handed’ Monday saw a visit to Portugal of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte who has told countries that if they don’t increase defence
PM praises new ‘super manager’, stressing he isn’t coming in on bumper salary
First choice wanted to retain €15,000 Bank of Portugal pay packet After all the unpleasantness of their first choice for the top job, Portugal’s government has picked its Secretary General