After Tiago Antunes failed to be elected as Ombudsman, the Socialist Party (PS) is keeping its decision on a new candidate on hold. While reports suggest the party is considering judge Ana Celeste Carvalho, an official source denies any formal invitation has been made. The search continues for a candidate capable of securing the necessary two-thirds majority in Parliament, with the possibility of aligning the vote with the appointment of new Constitutional Court judges.
PS says it has not invited anyone, but the Ombudsman's office is expected to have a female head
Monday, 27 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Ombudsman (Provedor de Justiça) is an independent public institution that investigates complaints from citizens about the actions or omissions of public bodies. It can review cases, issue non-binding recommendations and publish reports, so tenants or landlords who face delays or irregularities with state housing supports can take their complaints there.
