The Prime Minister governs, but the President oversees. In this video we examine the powers of the Nation's highest magistrate — from external representation to the power to dissolve the Assembly of the Republic. Find out how the balance of powers works in Portugal.
From the appointment of the Prime Minister to the calling of elections: what are the powers of the President of the Republic?
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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.
