The project aims to address the main obstacles currently hindering the adoption of AI within the public administration, such as the 'fragmentation of projects' and the 'complexity' of public procurement.
Government creates Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence
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Context & Explainers
The National AI Agenda is Portugal's government plan setting 32 measures to boost the AI ecosystem, including a jobs platform for AI roles and an accelerated visa scheme for researchers and highly qualified professionals. Published this Thursday in the Diário da República, it aims to attract talent, speed up immigration for specialist staff, and expand training and research opportunities in the sector.
IGAI stands for the Inspectorate‑General of Internal Administration (Inspeção‑Geral da Administração Interna), an independent oversight body that inspects police forces, civil protection and local administration for legality and performance. For expats dealing with police staffing or conduct issues, IGAI is the body unions and officials may ask to review problems and recommend changes.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros) oversees Portugal’s foreign policy and consular services, including passports, visa advice and assistance to citizens abroad. Expats should contact their consulate or the ministry for emergency help, repatriation issues or official documentation while living or travelling overseas.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs ("Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros") provides consular assistance including liaison with local authorities, help with repatriation of remains, issuing emergency documents and guidance on local procedures such as death certificates and legal steps. For expats this usually means contacting the nearest embassy or consulate right away so they can open a case, coordinate with local police and hospitals, and advise on practical next steps and costs.
Airport slots are time-limited permissions to take off or land at congested airports during specific time windows, managed under national and international rules so capacity is used efficiently. At busy airports where slots are scarce, releases or trades of slots (for example after an airline reduces operations) let other carriers expand routes, which is why easyJet would want slots freed at Lisbon.
