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The European Commission considered today that the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) has failed in sustainability gains, highlighting that the recovery of fish stocks remains too slow and overfishing practices persist.
ANAC clarifies European rules
At a time when the energy crisis has increased the value of energy products, the European Union wants energy to be safer and more resilient. To achieve this, the energy system needs to be more equitable across the 27 countries of the Union.
The mandatory rabies vaccination is highlighted, as well as the requirement for antibody tests when entering from outside the EU.
Although most measures come into effect immediately, some will be implemented in phases.
Portugal will no longer benefit from a budgetary adjustment in Brussels due to failing to meet defence spending targets.
The European Union (EU) spent 22 billion euros more than usual on fossil fuel imports due to the war in Iran, a European commissioner indicated today, promising to present measures for the sector next week.
As of 22 April, new European Union guidelines come into force, strengthening oversight and health requirements for the movement of pets between member states.
When a parliament votes to detain immigrants outside its territory while their paperwork is being processed, it is worth asking what is really being decided. Opinion by Amanda Rattes
If the war in the Middle East continues, the European Union will need to relax its budgetary rules. This was the position defended this Friday by the Italian Minister of Finance.
Compared to the same quarter in 2024, the number of people from third countries ordered to leave decreased by 6%, while the number of people repatriated to other countries increased by 13%.
More than 4 million people are already displaced in Iran and Lebanon. A migration crisis like the one in 2015 may never reach Europe, but experts warn that better prevention would involve aid on the ground.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today dismissed the scenario of a migration crisis similar to 2015 in relation to the conflict in the Middle East, stating that the European Union (EU) is “better prepared” for potential migratory flows.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today dismissed the scenario of a migration crisis similar to 2015 in relation to the conflict in the Middle East, stating that the European Union (EU) is “better prepared” for potential migratory flows.
Renew Europe group wants EU to find allies and stop U.S. and China from coercing trade partners.
Portugal has introduced a new European-wide mobile application designed to streamline and speed up border control processes. This initiative aims to enhance travel efficiency across borders within the European Union, reducing wait times and improving the overall border crossing experience for travelers. The app represents Portugal's effort to modernize border management and facilitate smoother mobility within Europe.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, 229,735 first-instance decisions were made, an increase of 15% compared to the same period last year (200,005) and 10% compared to the previous quarter (209,770).
Energy markets are on edge as Iran tensions disrupt shipping and threaten supply shocks. EU foreign ministers and energy ministers meet in Brussels to discuss what the bloc can actually do to protect global energy flows — and whether it has the tools to act. Meanwhile, Norway is positioning itself as a reliable energy lifeline ...
Home News Driving rules to change in Portugal Driving rules to change in Portugal Drivers who buy a new car in Portugal or in any other country of the European Union (EU) will notice different features. By Bruno G.
The President of the European Commission warns that the current geopolitical situation “carries an increasing risk of a prolonged conflict with direct and indirect repercussions for the Union”
Attempts to reform EU migration rules date back to the 2015 refugee crisis, but there are doubts about how the new rules will fare under new pressure.
Brussels explained that these measures often end up becoming permanent, which is why they are not considered extraordinary.
“In the current crisis, some argue that we should abandon our long-term strategy and even return to Russian fossil fuels. That would be a strategic error; it would make us more dependent, more vulnerable, and weaker,” she said, in an allusion to the Prime Minister of Hungary.
Jessica Roswall used the land borders of Poland and Finland as an example. “They have transformed the terrain into a more hostile natural environment,” where even tanks struggle to pass.
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Home News Rules for travelling with animals to Portugal will change Rules for travelling with animals to Portugal will change From 22 April 2026, new European Union rules on the movement of pets will come into effect, replacing the system in place since 2013.
The European executive will present in March a set of optional administrative rules that work across the entire European Union.
Home News EU ends customs exemption EU ends customs exemption The European Union gave the final green light to new customs duty rules for small parcels within the EU, eliminating the current exemption for goods under €150 and creating a provisional fee of €3.
