A discreet meeting between Moedas and Ventura in Belém, the Chega party enabling the Lisbon City Council's rules and budget, and a political appointment for the girlfriend of a party councillor. However, an RTP report revealed that Mafalda Livermore is linked to clandestine rental schemes and fraud allegations involving immigrants. Dismissal is not enough. Moedas must explain why the girlfriend of the supporting councillor, given this dismal track record, was appointed to a municipal position. Even in the distribution of political favours, the mayor fails to meet basic standards.
Moedas' leaky patronage schemes
Wednesday, 18 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Public Administration (Administração Pública) is Portugal's central, regional and local government bodies and the public-sector workforce that deliver services like healthcare, education and municipal functions. A pay rise announced on 20 February 2026 raised the state's base public-sector salary to €934.99 with retroactive payments back to January 2026, so employees and those who contract with state bodies should expect updated payrolls and potential budget effects.
