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China's Ministry of Commerce has warned of potential retaliation against the European Union's proposed industrial accelerator law, citing concerns over discriminatory investment barriers for foreign firms.
Deputy Minister and Minister for State Reform Gonçalo Matias announced that Portugal will launch a Company Digital Wallet on 26 January. In its initial phase the wallet will contain four company documents — including the company card, the Central Register of Beneficial Owners (RCBE) entry and a statement of no debt to Social Security — with a pilot completed and nationwide rollout planned. Matias framed the move as meeting a European obligation, noting Portugal is the first EU country to adopt this solution; the rollout is intended to reduce administrative friction, speed compliance checks and advance public-sector digitalisation.
China has condemned the European Union’s new import-control mechanism targeting polluting products as discriminatory and unfair, and has pledged to take “necessary measures” in response. The move highlights a growing regulatory clash between trade and sustainability goals: while the EU says it seeks to curb pollution embedded in imports, affected exporters view the rules as protectionist. The dispute could prompt diplomatic friction, potential retaliatory actions or legal challenges and create uncertainty for supply chains and companies navigating diverging environmental standards.
“We are not at war, the European countries [of the European Union], but war is very close, in Ukraine and the Middle East. There is this alert, it is good to understand that, but it is not enough. We are not ready for war,” stated Éric Trappier, CEO of the French company Dassault Aviation, during a debate with Micael Johansson, CEO of Saab, while...
The Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, considered the measures recently presented by the European Commission as guidelines to respond to the impacts of the war in Iran to be “mild,” and added that the Government disagrees with three of them. Although she did not elaborate on all of them in detail, she indicated that she disagrees with potential impositions on...
The Council demanded that Portugal present a plan to correct the identified flaws. It states that measures must be adopted as quickly as possible because they could have an impact on other states.
Musk's company sent a letter to the US regulatory body demanding “reciprocal restrictions” in response to the European Union's Space Law, which provides for licenses, surprise inspections, and heavy fines.
Despite the bellicose rhetoric and pressure to dismantle the “Putin regime”, about 49% of Russia's global LNG exports are destined for European ports.
Robert Fico stated that the ban should have required unanimous votes from the 27 member states, rather than a qualified majority.
Among the changes are the creation of an Advisory Council, composed of 13 members, six of whom are appointed by political officials.
The European Commissioner for Economy stated that potential taxes on windfall profits from energy companies, as requested by Portugal, could generate additional revenue, while warning of deep economic uncertainty due to the conflict in the Middle East. The Commission is currently reviewing a request from the Portuguese Finance Minister and his counterparts from Germany, Spain, Italy, and Austria to create an EU-wide tax on energy windfall profits, similar to 2022 crisis measures. Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis noted that while energy tax relief can provide immediate benefits, it must be balanced against long-term goals and fiscal costs. The Commission will provide a detailed assessment of the macroeconomic impact of the conflict in the upcoming European Semester spring cycle.
The Minister of Infrastructure admitted this Tuesday that the public tender for the Lisbon Metro's Violet Line, which will connect the municipalities of Loures and Odivelas, 'already has many delays', but that its construction is not in question. During a hearing in Parliament, Miguel Pinto Luz guaranteed compliance with the law in the tender process.
In the midst of an energy crisis, with oil prices reacting to instability in the Middle East, Portugal has signed a joint letter with Spain, Germany, Italy, and Austria asking the European Commission for a new tax on energy company profits. The letter, dated April 3rd and addressed to Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, requests...
The European Commission stated this Monday that it is analysing the request from Portugal, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Austria to create a tax on the windfall profits of energy companies, while noting that the situation differs from the 2022 energy crisis. “We have received the letter. We are currently analysing it and will respond in due course,” says an official source from...
Miranda Sarmento was one of the European ministers to request authorisation from the European Commission to create a tax on the extraordinary profits of energy companies, similar to what occurred in 2022.
The letter, dated April 3rd, is addressed to the European Commissioner for Climate Action, Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Growth, the Dutchman Wopke Hoekstra.
Austria, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain want extra corporate profits generated during the Mideast conflict to be distributed fairly.
European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jorgensen, recommended that member states implement measures to restrict oil consumption, asking them to “draw inspiration” from the ten measures suggested by the International Energy Agency and to choose those best suited to their respective situations. “It is clear that the more you can do to save oil, especially...
Portugal will have to justify to Brussels why it decided to proceed with a high-speed line using the Iberian gauge and will request a derogation until 2040 for the connection between Lisbon and Porto.
Slovakia imposed a one-month fuel price cap, introducing price differentiation between domestic and foreign vehicles. However, the European Commission has promised to take legal action to ensure compliance with rules, using this as an example to urge governments to avoid “discriminatory” measures. “Member States may take measures to support...”
Portugal now has two months to respond and finalise the adoption of these standards.
The European Commission initiated infringement proceedings this Friday against several member states, including Portugal, for failures in transposing three fundamental directives for the economy, the banking sector, and justice. Portugal now has two months to respond and finalise the adoption of these regulations, or risk the process moving to the next stage, with...
