The candidates did not correct the irregularities detected within the legal deadline and therefore cannot stand in the election.
Presidential election: Constitutional Court rejects candidacies of Joana Amaral Dias, José Cardoso and Ricardo Sousa
Tuesday, 23 December 2025RSS

Context & Explainers
The Constitutional Court (Tribunal Constitucional) is Portugal's highest court for constitutional review, responsible for checking whether laws and statutes comply with the Constitution and for annulling or suspending unconstitutional measures. FNAM's push for a review matters because the court can strike down or block parts of the regional emergency services statute, directly affecting how emergency care is regulated.








