Mariana Vieira da Silva responds to the appeal from the PSD parliamentary leader—who requested “discretion” regarding negotiations for the selection of judges for the Constitutional Court—and argues that after many months without an agreement on the composition of bodies external to Parliament, it is time for decisions, noting that parties also remained silent on the subject during the presidential election campaign.
PS responds to PSD appeal regarding the Constitutional Court: "There has been discretion. It is time to take a stand"
Friday, 20 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.
