"SAFE funds could reach the Government in the coming weeks or months"
European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius conducted his first official visit to Portugal, meeting Defence Minister Nuno Melo and Education Minister Fernando Alexandre to discuss defence and space policy. He signalled that SAFE funds could reach the Portuguese government in the coming weeks or months, prompting analytical questions about budget timing, allocation between defence and civil space programmes, and coordination between national ministries and EU institutions. The visit underlined the need for clear planning to integrate incoming EU funding with Portugal’s defence and space policy priorities.
ART must return €700,000 of European funds
The funding was provided to support TUI's operations between the Netherlands and the island of Pico, which carried out only 16 flights. The European Union is demanding repayment in full.
Compete will launch calls equivalent to one-third of its allocation
Compete will open five funding calls in January for large companies, accounting for roughly one third of the programme’s corporate allocation under Portugal 2030, the agency’s president told ECO dos Fundos. The calls come with strengthened support rates aimed at accelerating project implementation and unlocking private investment. For large firms, the tranche presents a concentrated opportunity to secure EU-backed grants that could expedite capital expenditure, support job-creating projects and align corporate investment with Portugal 2030 priorities. The measure also signals an administrative push to deploy funds faster, with potential sectoral and regional impacts depending on application uptake and award conditions.
Manuel Serrão declared insolvent with millions in debts and no assets or money
The former sports commentator was accused of being the mastermind behind a scheme to fraudulently use EU/community funds that cost the State €42 million.
National AI Agenda to receive over €400 million in investment by 2030
The National Artificial Intelligence Agenda (ANIA) will receive over €400 million in investment by 2030, largely through EU funds, according to information released today by the Ministry for State Reform.
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.
Reform 'is not finished': CCDRs may gain new areas of regional coordination
After the management of European funds 'cannibalised' the work of these bodies, the Government wants them to regain the momentum to plan 'regional development' with five new deputy positions.
Brussels approves Portugal's request to reprogram PT2030 European funds
The European Commission on Wednesday approved the Portuguese Government's request to reprogram the PT2030 European funds, as well as the regional operational programmes of the current Community support framework.
Alentejo may lose 600 million euros in EU funds
Alentejo could lose 600 million euros in European funds in the upcoming community support framework.