Von der Leyen warns of "significant impact" from oil and gas restrictions

The President of the European Commission admitted this Monday that prolonged restrictions on oil and gas supplies from the Middle East to the European Union (EU) could have a “significant impact on the European economy,” although she ruled out supply shortages. In a letter addressed to EU leaders ahead of the European Council meeting on Thursday and Friday, which...

Energy subsidies count towards deficit, says Brussels

The European Commission contradicts Lisbon: tax cuts on fuels are not one-off expenses and are not exempt from EU budgetary rules.

MEPs want a common Defence market that "provides maximum innovation, security and cost-effectiveness"

The European Parliament approved proposals this Wednesday that define a vision for a single European Union (EU) defence market and recommend the acquisition of military technologies produced by the 27 member states, aiming to bridge existing gaps in the bloc's sector.

Portugal risks sanctions over failure to implement police directive

Portugal, France, and Bulgaria have been notified by the European Commission for only partially transposing a directive aimed at strengthening police cooperation in the EU. The Court of Justice may be the next step.

Brussels sues Portugal for failing to transpose directives on police information exchange

The European Commission has given Portugal two months to transpose the directives.

Portugal sued for failing to transpose directive on police information exchange

The European Commission has given Portugal two months to fully transpose a directive regarding the exchange of information between law enforcement authorities of member states, described as essential for combating cross-border crime. As part of the March infringement package announced today, the European Commission stated it has issued a reasoned opinion to Portugal, France, and others.

Brussels sues Portugal for failing to transpose directives on police information exchange

The directive in question aims to “strengthen the prevention, detection and investigation of criminal acts in the European Union, ensuring that police officers in one Member State have access to the same information as officers in other Member States.”

União da Defesa: Europa cria mercado comum para fabricar drones e mísseis - Canal Alentejo

Portugal plays a significant role in the European Union's push to create a single defense market, emphasizing coordination with NATO and strengthening the European Defense Technological and Industrial Base (BTIDE). The country aims to ensure that the emerging integrated defense market remains competitive and not dominated by larger powers, safeguarding fair competition and avoiding fragmented national subsidies. Portugal's involvement highlights its interest in expanding opportunities for its aerospace, technological, and cybersecurity sectors within the broader European defense strategy.

sapo.pt11 Mar

Brussels rejects energy crisis like in 2022 but calls for temporary support in the European Union

The European Commissioner for Energy says the union of the 27 has learned from the crisis of four years ago.

Von der Leyen announces 200 million in European nuclear investment to avoid vulnerabilities

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a 200 million euro guarantee to support private investment in innovative nuclear technologies, aiming to mitigate the vulnerabilities associated with oil and gas imports from the Middle East. Speaking at the Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, she highlighted that Europe's reliance on volatile fossil fuel imports creates a structural disadvantage and that nuclear energy, combined with renewables, is essential for energy independence, industrial competitiveness, and affordable electricity. The initiative includes a new strategy for small modular reactors, which Brussels aims to have operational by the early 2030s.

Portugal beschermt bijzondere diersoorten niet genoeg en krijgt miljoenenboete | Economie

Portugal has been fined millions for failing to adequately protect several rare and endangered species, including the gold-striped salamander, griffon vulture, Iberian spiny lizard, wolf, and the natterjack toad, among others. Despite having years to implement necessary conservation measures, the country did not take sufficient action, leading to the penalty. The case highlights ongoing concerns about Portugal's commitment to biodiversity preservation.

drimble.nl10 Mar

New clinical trials law guarantees free medications

The law aims to ensure the implementation in Portugal of the European Union regulation that harmonises the rules for clinical trials of medications for human use.

Petition launched against proposed simplification of environmental laws in Europe

WWF Portugal, LPN and SPEA, together with dozens of other organisations from the European coalition #HandsOffNature, today launched a petition opposing the European Commission's proposed simplification of environmental laws.

A credibility test for Europe’s fisheries policy

Europe’s fishers won’t be supported by rewriting policy that is already shown to work.

Google concerned rules could jeopardise security after EU opens proceedings

The first proceeding aims to ensure that Google guarantees free and effective interoperability between Android and third-party artificial intelligence services.

Balkan lorry drivers block EU borders

Drivers say the reduction in allowed time spent in the European Union “is practically impossible to comply with.” The limit has been cut from 180 to 90 days and has led to the deportation of lorry drivers.

Imports of Russian gas formally banned in the European Union

With votes against from Hungary and the Czech Republic and an abstention from Bulgaria, the Council of the EU decided that imports will be gradually reduced until the ban takes effect in early 2027.

From roses to pão de queijo: customs are faster, but new IT system caused chaos

“What used to take four hours to do when I started working now takes one hour,” says the head of the Order of Official Customs Brokers, who, on World Customs Day, speaks of the customs services' “huge qualitative leap” but also of the “chaos” caused by the new EU system to harmonise customs procedures.

The company's digital wallet will be launched on 26 January

China criticises EU mechanism to limit imports of polluting products