Government plans measures following surge in road fatalities
Following a significant increase in road fatalities during the Easter period, the government is preparing a new package of safety measures. Official records show 20 deaths and 53 serious injuries from 2,600 accidents reported over the holiday, a sharp rise in severity compared to previous years. The Ministry of Internal Administration (Ministério da Administração Interna or MAI) stated that these figures demand serious reflection and urgent action.
The Ministry of Internal Administration (Ministério da Administração Interna) is the Portuguese government department responsible for public security, civil protection, emergency services and coordination of police forces. It oversees flood response and agencies like the Autoridade Nacional de Emergência e Proteção Civil (ANEPC), so changes in its leadership can affect emergency coordination.
