The Ministry of Justice (Ministério da Justiça or MJ) has announced a 42-million-euro investment to modernize prisons and educational centers through the Justice Modernization Fund (Fundo de Modernização da Justiça or FMJ). This initiative, which runs until 2029, includes funding to facilitate the closure of the Lisbon Prison (Estabelecimento Prisional de Lisboa or EPL).
Justice Ministry allocates 42 million euros for prison upgrades
Friday, 24 July 2026AI summary

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- Ministry of Justice invests 42 million euros to modernise prisons and educational centresdn.pt ·
- Ministry of Justice announces 42 million euros for the refurbishment of prisons and educational centrescmjornal.pt ·
- Justice Ministry allocates 42 million to refurbish prisons and close Lisbon jailexpresso.pt ·
- 42 million for the renovation of prisons and educational centresobservador.pt ·






