João Miguel Tavares analyzes the recent political tensions surrounding the Constitutional Court in Portugal, arguing that the shift toward a three-party system does not undermine democratic principles and criticizing the partisan approach to judicial appointments.
Hesitations at the Constitutional Court: the PS comedy and the PSD tragedy
Tuesday, 24 March 2026RSS
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.
