Guadiana bridge in Alcoutim at risk of losing PRR funding

The project has been in the works since 1995 and has already secured an agreement to benefit from European funds. However, no progress has been made.

Right to appeal decisions by fund managing authorities abolished

Seguro says Brussels' refusal to extend the PRR is "inconceivable" and urges the Government to "take the initiative"

With the election campaign constrained by the devastating effects of Storm Kristin, António José Seguro has been visiting—albeit without journalists—some of the municipalities most affected, particularly in the districts of Leiria and Santarém, and has also taken the opportunity to offer suggestions to the Government and to criticise the lack of assistance to the affected communities.

Seguro suggests extending deadline to complete PRR-funded projects

Presidential candidate António José Seguro suggests the Government should ask Brussels to obtain an extension of the deadline for completing some works financed by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). “I would like to make a suggestion to the Government: in the context of the PRR negotiation, if the European Union could grant an extension ...”

Judiciary Police (PJ) carry out searches in alleged fraud involving European funds linked to Covid

The Polícia Judiciária carried out around 20 searches at residences and company premises in Lisbon at the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), as part of an investigation into suspected fraud involving European grants and money laundering in projects related to pandemic prevention. One suspect was detained and will be presented to ...

Parishes disappointed at still not having access to EU funds

ECO Funds Tip: How the PT2030 Calls Schedule Works

The year began with a new update to the Calls Schedule, which lists funding opportunities for the next 12 months under the Portugal 2030 programmes and the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) programme. “The calls schedule contains information at two different levels of detail, ...

Setúbal Peninsula parts ways with Lisbon and demands its own funding envelope in the next cycle of EU funds

The government confirms that the statistical separation of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area will only take effect in the next EU funding framework, from 2028.

With six months to go until the end of the RRF, only 58% of the European 'bazooka' has been disbursed

Only 58% of the funds from the Recovery and Resilience Facility have been disbursed, leaving almost €270 billion to be implemented by the end of 2026. The review is carried out by Coface, which warns that the overall impact on European GDP will be lower than expected, but the end of the European 'bazooka' will be partially offset by ...

Government recognises risk of Alentejo losing European funds

The Economy Minister acknowledged that there is indeed a risk that Alentejo could lose funds in the next EU support framework, because it is on the threshold of ceasing to be a transition region. But he says this situation results from a change of secretariat and, therefore, Castro Almeida undertakes that, as far as the Government is concerned, ...

40 years since accession: 'There is a huge difference between Portugal in 1986 and today'

Portugal's representative to the European Union argues that Portugal receives, but also contributes significantly to the European project.

"SAFE funds could reach the Government in the coming weeks or months"

Portugal too dependent on community funds – Cavaco Silva

A former PSD prime minister and president of Portugal, Aníbal Cavaco Silva says Portugal should not be giving priority to attracting high amounts of community funds. On the 40th anniversary The post Portugal too dependent on community funds – Cavaco Silva appeared first on Portugal Resident.