President demands swift investigation into Interior Minister
President of the Republic António José Seguro has expressed “great concern” regarding the current political climate and the controversies surrounding Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves. He called on the Prosecutor-General's Office (Procuradoria-Geral da República or PGR) to reach quick conclusions in its investigation to preserve the dignity of democratic institutions. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has stated that the government remains available for parliamentary scrutiny regarding these matters.
Luís Neves will take office on Monday as Minister of Internal Administration. He graduated in law and has worked at the Judicial Police since 1995, where he served as coordinator of a national unit and developed a long career in criminal investigation.
The Ministério Público (Public Prosecution Service) is Portugal's independent state prosecution body, responsible for leading criminal investigations, bringing charges, and representing the public interest in court.
The MP operates autonomously from the government and the police, though it directs criminal investigations carried out by the Polícia Judiciária, PSP, and GNR. It is led by the Procurador-Geral da República (Attorney General), who is appointed by the President on the government's proposal.
The MP gets involved in high-profile cases including corruption, financial crime, and incidents of potential institutional negligence. It also defends the legality of government actions and protects citizens' fundamental rights through the courts.
