The Middle East crisis has brought the issue of energy sovereignty to the national agenda. Like other European countries, Portugal remains heavily dependent on foreign energy imports, and when access to these goods fails, the socioeconomic costs are severe. While Portugal has made extraordinary progress in renewable energy, bureaucratic and legislative hurdles continue to hinder investment. Recent legal challenges, such as the halting of the Neves-Corvo solar plant, highlight the need for a more pragmatic legislative framework to accelerate the energy transition, ensure strategic autonomy, and support the infrastructure required for emerging technologies.