Latest news and stories about legal reforms in history in Portugal for expats and residents.
Manuel Carvalho da Silva analyzes the stalled Labour Code reform, highlighting the political gridlock and the failure to address structural issues like the public-private sector disparity, despite ongoing negotiations.
The return of former Prime Minister Passos Coelho to the political scene has generated significant excitement. Coelho has openly criticized his successor, Luís Montenegro, for failing to form a legislative agreement with Chega and IL, despite having a parliamentary majority. He suggests that an alliance with Chega could benefit the PSD, despite the party's historical stance against racist rhetoric. Coelho also questions Montenegro's commitment to reforms, highlighting his own past austerity measures that cut pensions and social support. His shifting positions raise concerns about his integrity and the authenticity of his reformist agenda.
Maria de Fátima Carioca argues that Portugal needs a substantial overhaul of its labour legislation, saying flexibilisation of labour relations is unavoidable but must not undermine social protections. She warns the proposed new law is not a magic wand for boosting wages — structural reform is required alongside measures to safeguard workers. Her remarks come as the Government prepares a wide-ranging review of labour rules and the social safety net.
Did Portugal win by turning the page on terrorism or should it have applied the law to the limit? By Ricardo Costa
50 years later, the Portuguese Constitution endures — but do we still understand it? Between stability and change, the challenge is not just to revise it, but to understand its place in a transforming world.
The State is returning another plot of land from the Herdade dos Machados to its former owners, which was expropriated by the first governments following the 25th of April 1974 revolution. Following the 43.5 hectares returned in 2023, an additional 26.87 hectares are now being added. The reversion of the total area of 26.8712 hectares, consisting of..., has been approved.
This April, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic (CRP), a milestone rightly marked by many. The CRP is not just a historical or emblematic document. It is the pillar that defines the fundamental features of the State's organization, the architecture of political power, and the regulatory framework that guarantees rights...
An analysis of the history of the Portuguese Constitution, its seven previous revisions, and a critical look at current calls for further amendments, questioning the motives behind them.
An analysis of the environmental provisions and impact established by the 1976 Portuguese Constitution.
A look at the 50 years since the Portuguese Constitution was established.
A morning briefing covering the 50th anniversary of the Portuguese Constitution and the latest developments in lunar exploration.
There are recurring issues whenever the Constitution is discussed. Some have already been revised and continue to be debated; others have never left the text; and others still have not managed to be included.
The 50th anniversary of the approval of the Constitution by the Assembly of the Republic is being celebrated. So far, the text of the Fundamental Law has been amended seven times. Also, the highlights of Trump's speech this morning.
An overview of the amendments made to the Portuguese Constitution.
