João Cura Mariano argues that the method by which the Assembly of the Republic appoints judges to the Constitutional Court must change. The deadlock continues.
Is having a 'Chega judge' harmful to 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.
