The Prime Minister spoke late at night from Brussels, following his participation in the European Council, to highlight the solidarity expressed during the meeting. Regarding the government's actions, Luís Montenegro pointed to the effort being made to ensure Portugal does not lose or have to return any funds from the RRP (Recovery and Resilience Plan) and the Commission's support in this regard.
Bad weather. Montenegro highlights "European Council's solidarity with the Portuguese"
Thursday, 19 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Recovery and Resilience Plan (Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência or PRR) is a national program funded by the European Union to support economic recovery and modernization following the COVID-19 pandemic. It allocates billions of euros to projects in areas such as climate transition, digital transformation, and social infrastructure.
