João Carlos Loureiro, the new president of the Constitutional Court (Tribunal Constitucional or TC), stated in his inaugural address that the court remains committed to protecting the rights of all, including foreigners and stateless persons. He described the TC as a court for citizens that operates independently of partisan interests, while noting concerns regarding the high volume of appeals currently burdening the institution.
New Constitutional Court president emphasizes rights of foreigners
Wednesday, 24 June 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The Court of Auditors (Tribunal de Contas) is Portugal’s independent public audit body that inspects and approves the accounts of state entities, public companies and other bodies that use public funds. Its rejection of an organisation’s accounts signals serious financial irregularities and can lead to recoveries, fines or political fallout, so taxpayers and public-sector contractors should pay attention.
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