The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs accused the PS of wanting to “maintain its omnipresence in state bodies”. Socialists see “bridges” being burned. The impasse remains.
PS and Government intensify attacks over nominations for the Constitutional Court
Monday, 23 March 2026RSS
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.
