Latest news and stories about regulation in europe in Portugal for expats and residents.
The billionaire owner described the penalty as an attack on free speech.
“Endangerment Finding” is how Jane Kirkby, a partner at Antas da Cunha Ecija, translates the term. This legal instrument serves as the basis for much of the United States' climate regulation, but the administration led by Donald Trump announced last February that it would revoke it. This decision by the United States joins...
The agreement signed by Donald Trump and Von der Leyen in Scotland is still awaiting ratification by the European Parliament. Decisions are expected to begin this week.
The derogation that allows platforms to track child sexual abuse content expires on April 3rd. Without an EU agreement, reports could fall by half.
The European Parliament, European Commission, and European Council met this Monday and failed to reach an agreement to allow platforms to continue scanning for child pornography and child abuse images. Experts are concerned.
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has stated that Meta's 'pay or okay' model, which forces users to pay to avoid ads or use the platform for free by surrendering data, continues to violate European law. In an analysis published this Tuesday, the 17th, the organisation concluded that the new model violates the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (UCPD). BEUC Director Agustín Reyna stated that Meta is only making minor adjustments rather than solving the problem, leaving consumers with unclear choices that fail to respect data protection principles. The organisation further warned that the model fails to provide free, specific, and informed consent for personalised ads and uses non-neutral language to nudge users into accepting data tracking. BEUC and other organisations have called on the European Commission to ensure Meta complies with EU law and to impose periodic fines if necessary.
Citizens petitioned for a ban, but Animal Welfare Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi is poised to opt for tougher standards, per a draft seen by POLITICO.
It took four years for Brussels to listen to what so many have been saying regarding the abuses committed by those who own artificial intelligence algorithms. Opinion by Carlos Eugénio
A spokesperson for the EU Council stated that, despite intentions to limit the exemption to a law regarding child sexual abuse material, member states decided that doing so would render it “ineffective”.
At issue is the extension of provisional rules that allow for the detection of child sexual abuse material on the Internet, which expire on April 3rd.
Rules approved in 2021 had been in force since 2022 while more permanent solutions were being negotiated. Without an agreement, there will be no rules in place as of April 3rd.
The European Commission today regretted the lack of agreement between co-legislators on extending the provisional rules that allow for the detection of child sexual abuse material on the Internet, which are set to expire on April 3rd.
According to the report, election periods are the contexts most used for disinformation campaigns. In 2025, Russia was the main source of disinformation against the EU.
The European Commission launched a public consultation today on the revision of state aid rules for struggling banks in the European Union (EU), aiming to safeguard financial stability and minimise taxpayer exposure.
Interested parties can provide their input until 14 April 2026
Damit sollen starke Preisschwankungen bei CO2-Zertifikaten begrenzt werden.
CDS-PP and Chega have introduced bills to restrict the display of flags on public buildings, proposing that only national, European Union, and official institutional flags be permitted.
Europe can only realise its AI ambitions by ramping up investment not just in compute and networks but in trusted, advanced connectivity. Success depends equally on policy — harmonised rules, interoperable standards, cross‑border data governance and targeted financing — alongside technology, infrastructure, skills and public‑private partnerships to accelerate deployment and adoption.
The Government has altered the governance model for European funds, removing the statutory right to appeal decisions by fund managing authorities. The change, approved by the Council of Ministers on 9 January but not yet published in the Diário da República, is presented as a simplification intended to make fund administration clearer and more effective. While the amendment may speed up decision-making and reduce administrative burdens, it eliminates a direct procedural remedy for beneficiaries and stakeholders — including SMEs, NGOs and expat nationals — and raises questions about accountability, transparency and conformity with national and EU administrative-law protections. Key issues to monitor are the final text published in the Official Gazette, any alternative oversight or review mechanisms that are put in place (internal review, ombudsman, monitoring committees or judicial review), and the potential for legal or political challenges that could arise if ordinary remedies are perceived as insufficient.
Ricardo Arroja argues that the European Commission’s attempt to balance openness and protection is already skewed towards protection. He warns this tilt risks undermining the EU’s openness, competitiveness and regulatory coherence, potentially fragmenting the single market and stifling innovation. Arroja calls for recalibrated policy that defends legitimate security and social concerns without sacrificing the Union’s commitment to openness and a level-playing field.
The European Parliament is resisting Commission proposals to dilute passenger protections, insisting on retaining mandatory compensation for cancelled or delayed flights and a guaranteed baggage allowance. The dispute reflects a broader clash between consumer-rights advocates and regulatory reformers, with important consequences for airlines, passengers and upcoming EU travel rules.
With the Eurogroup set to choose the ECB vice-president on Monday, former Portuguese central bank governor Mário Centeno—one of two front-runners—says there remains a lack of alignment among major EU countries. Speaking to PÚBLICO, Centeno urges reaffirmation of the reasons for his candidacy and signals that political negotiations, policy priorities and regulatory direction will be decisive in the appointment. The comments frame the contest as both a balance-of-power and policy-choice moment for the ECB’s future leadership.
The EU's new Entry-Exit System (EES) — which now obliges over a third of non‑EU nationals entering the Schengen area to submit extra personal and biometric data — has provoked a standoff between airports and Brussels. Airports warn of operational strain, higher costs and longer processing times amid limited staff and technical readiness; EU institutions argue the measure is necessary to improve border security, migration management and traveller rights. The dispute highlights tensions between security aims, data‑protection concerns and practical implementation challenges that could affect expats, short‑term visitors and airlines alike.
Galp and Moeve have entered detailed talks to combine their refining operations and filling-station networks, a complex transaction that is likely to be lengthy and closely scrutinised. The Portuguese Communist Party has already criticised the proposed deal and the government will have a role in the approval process, raising political as well as regulatory stakes. The transaction will test Brussels’ evolving approach to competition and regulation in the energy sector, with implications for pricing, investment and market structure in Portugal.
