The PS defends the historic pact that divided the Constitutional Court between left and right. The PSD says the rules have changed. Constitutional experts are divided, but all admit that the agreement has no legal force.
The 1982 gentlemen's agreement that Chega is shaking
Friday, 20 March 2026RSS
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José Pedro Aguiar‑Branco is the President of the Assembly of the Republic, who in this story requested that the Committee on Constitutional Affairs examine the constitutional conformity of government measures in a proposed bill. He is using his parliamentary role to trigger a formal review of changes affecting confession rules and the rights of the defence.
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- Parliament concludes that Eva Cruzeiro breached duties by calling Chega deputies racists after they told her to 'go back to your own country'8:09pm, 20 Mar 2026 • RTP Notícias
- Aguiar-Branco admits Chega bill to increase sentences6:50pm, 20 Mar 2026 • Observador
- Aguiar-Branco admits Chega's bill to increase sentences, but with reservations6:37pm, 20 Mar 2026 • Público
