8pm: Luís Marques Mendes mentions Passos Coelho again
In this bulletin we look at the campaign caravans of the presidential candidates. Also in this edition, the European Commission will approve the plan allowing Portugal to access the loan to invest in defence.
European Commission to reassess migration situation in Portugal, following Government request
The European Commission will reassess the situation of immigrants in Portugal at the request of the Portuguese Government, which voted against a European redistribution of refugees, claiming that the country is not equipped to accommodate them due to being in a 'migration crisis'.
Von der Leyen warns leaders about the "instrumentalisation of migration"
The President of the European Commission stated that the executive is committed to implementing the Pact on Migration and Asylum.
Brussels outlines a "bazooka" of 150 billion per year to combat the housing crisis
Housing has ceased to be just a problem for some member states and has become a European emergency. With house prices rising over 60% and rents climbing 20% since 2013 — rates much higher than the growth of household incomes — the European Commission has decided to intervene. The response to the crisis ...
"Intense Crisis". European Commission Presents Plan for Affordable Housing
A Eurobarometer survey from the European Parliament highlights that access to housing is one of the biggest issues in Europe.
EC to help relieve housing pressure
Home News EC to help relieve housing pressure EC to help relieve housing pressure The European Commission will present a legislative proposal on short-term rentals in 2026, defining areas with housing pressure to limit short-term rentals, aiming to prevent local residents from being “expelled” fr
European Commission conducts "unannounced" assessment of Portugal's air and maritime borders
A team from the European Commission is in Lisbon from Monday to Wednesday to carry out an “unannounced” assessment of security conditions at Portugal's air and maritime borders, as reported by the Internal Security System (SSI). According to the SSI, this “unannounced” assessment by the European Commission particularly focuses on the posts of ...
European Commission experts assess the correct application of the Schengen acquis at Lisbon airport and port
Experts from the European Commission are evaluating how well the Schengen acquis is being implemented at both Lisbon airport and the port.
Border Security. European Commission Sends Experts to Lisbon for Surprise Inspection
The European Commission has dispatched experts to Lisbon to conduct an unexpected inspection regarding border security measures.
