PS parliamentary leader, Eurico Brilhante Dias, announced that the PS would once again request a review of this decree amending the Penal Code.
PS submits request to the Constitutional Court to review loss of nationality as an accessory penalty
Tuesday, 21 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Nationality Law (Lei da Nacionalidade) sets the rules for who can be a Portuguese citizen, covering birth, descent, naturalisation, marriage and long-term residence. Its approval alongside the 2026 State Budget means changes to those eligibility rules will be implemented as part of the government's 2026 policy package, which the prime minister said will affect the country's stability and competitiveness.
