Latest news and stories about government policy in government in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
Observador reports that over the past decade foreign taxpayers in Portugal have become younger and increasingly receive family benefits, with concentrations now in the Lisbon, Faro and Setúbal districts. The shift affects benefit patterns and local public-service demand in those regions. Those advising immigrant households or working in local administrations should note the changing demographic and benefit profile.
President of the Republic António José Seguro hosts hearings with ten parliamentary parties at Belém Palace to address social cohesion and housing policy following calls for cross-party consensus.
The Government is set to meet with social partners to discuss the minimum wage and the Labour Compensation Fund in its first social dialogue session following the submission of the 2027 State Budget proposal.
CNN Portugal commentator Jorge Silva Carvalho analysed the protests held in Lisbon and Porto regarding the housing crisis, questioning the immediate involvement of legal representation in inorganic movements.
The Socialist Party (PS) has clashed with Chega in the Assembly of the Republic over urban rental regime reforms, warning that the right-wing party will bear responsibility for future evictions. Chega and other conservative parties strongly pushed back, blaming the PS's past tenure for the ongoing housing crisis.
New legislation regulating Portugal's affordable rental scheme sets monthly rates between 224 euros for studio apartments and up to 2,066 euros for a five-bedroom property in Lisbon. Landlords who offer rents at least 20 percent below the market median receive tax exemptions, supported by a newly launched IHRU platform to manage submissions and contracts.
Chega leader André Ventura envisions a disruptive government role for his party following key filing procedures, as political debate intensifies over potential PSD and Chega alliances.
The President of the Republic met with the Governor of the Bank of Portugal at Belém Palace to analyse the country's economic and financial situation alongside regulatory supervision.
Marking the 116th anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic, President António José Seguro urged political parties to embrace a new culture of convergence and cross-party consensus on key issues including the State Budget, living costs, and state reforms.
The Portuguese government's Green Rail Pass initiative faces significant implementation challenges, including train shortages and operational coordination issues, with integration for Fertagus delayed until November.
The Portuguese Farmers' Confederation (CAP) has issued an urgent demand for a 140 million euro government support package to address rising production costs and restore competitiveness, warning that failure to act will lead to inevitable protests.
PCP Secretary-General Paulo Raimundo expresses zero expectations for the 2027 State Budget, demanding a radical policy shift to combat the rising cost of living and criticizing the government's current economic direction.
Representatives from Livre and the PCP have criticised the Montenegro government's housing policies, expressing concern over the lack of effective measures ahead of the upcoming parliamentary debate on the Tenancy Law.
António José Seguro advocates for a long-term national healthcare pact to ensure stability for the NHS, urging a move away from short-term political cycles and excessive public debate.
President António José Seguro advocates for a state that supports accountants through stable tax laws, judicial efficiency, and reduced bureaucratic processes.
An analytical examination of how right-wing political movements in Lisbon and Madrid are leveraging the burqa debate to challenge and trap left-wing parties through legislative and regulatory discourse.
The cancellation of the Volta project does not require the repayment of Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) funds to the European Commission.
Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas is urging the Portuguese government to abandon the 'Volta' recycling deposit system, citing social issues and urban waste problems, while the government maintains the system is a necessary European obligation.
The Portuguese government and social partners convene in Lisbon to initiate discussions on the 2027 State Budget, with trade unions and business associations also pushing for a revision of the 2024 minimum wage agreement.
The Constitutional Court has admitted to a decades-long failure in maintaining a comprehensive registry of public officials required to disclose their assets and corporate interests, following an inquiry by the Left Bloc.
Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves faces a critical parliamentary day, addressing controversies from his tenure as Judiciary Police director while the Assembly debates a motion of no confidence against the Government.
A legislative proposal to establish a Public Procurement Dispute Resolution Chamber in Lisbon faces criticism, with calls to decentralize the entity to promote regional development and leverage digital infrastructure.
The newly launched Instituto Progresso serves as a non-partisan think tank designed to develop and field-test public policies, bringing together a diverse coalition of progressive figures from across the political spectrum.
PSD leader Luís Montenegro announced that a new 20-euro monthly public transport pass will be implemented in the Lisbon and Porto metropolitan areas beginning in September.
The Court of Auditors has certified the Presidency of the Republic's accounts despite identifying significant inconsistencies in asset management, while simultaneously addressing financial irregularities involving PJ director Luís Neves.
The Liberal Initiative has formally requested the intervention of the President of the Republic, António José Seguro, regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding the Minister of Internal Administration and the case of Luís Neves, citing concerns over institutional degradation.
Pressure is mounting on Portugal's education minister following a significant failure in the national exam marking process, sparking widespread public criticism and calls for resignation.
An analytical overview of recent shifts in national visa policies and gold residency programs, specifically examining their impact on expatriate communities and coastal living trends.
The Judiciary Police have found no official documentation or legal justification for the transfer of a seized drug-related trailer to a company owned by a friend of former PJ director and current Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves. The Prosecutor-General's Office has launched an inquiry into potential abuse of power and embezzlement regarding the unexplained relocation of the asset.
Paulo Raimundo describes the controversy surrounding Minister Luís Neves as serious, while political commentators and opposition leaders debate the implications of his tenure and the potential for a parliamentary inquiry.
This Wednesday features key developments including the presentation of the Lisbon airport technical project, diplomatic talks between Portugal and Greece, parliamentary hearings on the BES case, and major earnings reports from Alphabet and Tesla.
