Latest news and stories about regulation in government in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
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.
The European Commission has introduced the Affordable Housing Act, a framework designed to provide member states with legal tools and flexibility to address housing shortages, short-term rentals, and vacant properties without mandating specific national policies.
President António José Seguro has enacted a new legal framework for rail transport oversight, licensing, and maintenance following the 2025 Glória funicular derailment. The legislation shifts safety responsibilities to the Mobility and Transport Authority (AMT) and aligns national standards with European rail safety requirements.
A profile of Álvaro Santos Pereira, highlighting his early ambition in Viseu, his academic journey, and his reputation as a governor who maintains a sharp critical perspective and rejects cronyism.
Authorities, including the PSP, have uncovered an illegal grocery store operating in Agualva-Cacém, prompting an investigation into regulatory compliance.
The appointment of the new deputy governor for the Bank of Portugal has been postponed until after the summer, with the official arrival expected in the autumn.
Data reveals that less than 18% of flights operating during the restricted midnight to 6:00 AM window at Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport between 2023 and 2025 met the required 'force majeure' criteria.
The Socialist Party in Lisbon has accused Mayor Carlos Moedas of illegally retaining Alberto Laplaine Guimarães as municipal secretary-general, arguing that his tenure has exceeded the legal ten-year limit and that a new public tender was required.
The Casa para Viver platform is petitioning the President of Portugal to declare the housing crisis a national emergency, advocating for rent controls and eviction protections ahead of nationwide protests.
Lisbon's municipal authority has proposed banning alcohol consumption in public streets from 11pm, with proposed fines of up to €3,000 that could also be applied to establishments. Framed as a measure to reduce nuisance and improve public safety, the proposal raises questions about enforceability, proportionality and the potential economic impact on nightlife and hospitality. Separately, Le Monde reports Emmanuel Macron accusing Donald Trump of 'breaking with international rules', underscoring a parallel debate about norms and accountability on the international stage.
The Mayor of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas, asked the Government led by Luís Montenegro this Tuesday to “cancel immediately” the Volta packaging deposit system, which offers a 10-cent refund, stating that it has generated “an unprecedented social drama”. “This summer also brought a new challenge: the Volta system. The policy...
The Volta system allows consumers to recover the 10-cent deposit value per package paid at the time of purchase.
Sintra City Council is considering increasing the value of fines for those who deposit waste and bulky items in public spaces. A measure that may move forward soon, as part of the revision of the public hygiene regulations.
Miguel Guimarães explains that the PSD will revive proposals regarding improper access to the NHS, Susana Correia (PS) warns that there is insufficient data, while Marta Silva (CH) alerts to the pressure on hospitals.
The Association of Inspectors and Chiefs of the Maritime Police (AICPM) has filed a lawsuit at Lisbon Administrative Circuit Court against the Portuguese State and the Military Command of the The post Maritime Police sue State and Navy over alleged “operational asphyxiation and military interference” appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Inspectors report local commands operating with only one officer on duty and closing to the public after 5:00 PM. The lawsuit was filed at the Administrative Court of Lisbon.
New regulations will require restaurants with outdoor seating to clean a larger area of the public thoroughfare. The opposition criticises a “lack of ambition” and questions the cost of ending waste collection for large producers.
The initial value of the fine imposed on the Lisbon City Council has been reduced due to the statute of limitations on some of the offences.
The proposal was approved in a private meeting with votes against from Livre, BE, PCP, and Chega, and an abstention from the PS. The new regulation provides for increased enforcement regarding environmental infractions.
Manuel Castro Almeida stated that this reinforcement is part of the Government's commitment to strengthen the entity's operations through increased human and logistical resources, technological training, and infrastructure improvements.
Scooter operators say they are available to work with municipalities, as happened in Lisbon three years ago when adapting rules. The director of micromobility at Bolt states that the company was not contacted by the local authorities that moved forward with the ban on these vehicles.
The derailment of the Glória funicular, which occurred on 3 September 2025, resulted in 16 deaths and more than 20 injuries.
Despite the irregularities and weaknesses detected, the main competitor of the company led by Marco Galinha wants a re-evaluation of the process.
An overview of Carlos Costa's tenure as the head of the Portuguese central bank.
Ricardo Mexia (PSD), mayor of Lumiar, and Ricardo Marques (PS), mayor of Benfica, argue that there should be more oversight, but the Social Democrat highlights the suggestion made by Moedas.
The Automobile Club of Portugal is promoting a proposal for a municipal referendum on the future of shared e-scooter platforms in Lisbon. While the concern is legitimate, the proposed solution warrants deeper reflection. The issue is not the e-scooters themselves, but how they were introduced and are being used. A new form of mobility requires preparation, education, infrastructure adaptation, and enforcement. Prohibition treats everyone as an offender, whereas regulation distinguishes between those who follow the rules and those who do not. I trust the work Gonçalo Reis is developing in Lisbon's mobility sector, as it seeks to integrate all forms of transport rather than pitting them against each other. I voted for Carlos Moedas and his strategic vision for the city, and I prefer a city that governs rather than one that restricts citizens' choices at every difficulty.
The entity argues that 'people need answers to the problems they face in their daily lives'
The premises were closed due to overcrowding, insufficient human resources, and a lack of safety conditions.
The Minister of Internal Administration admitted today that driving at speeds of 180 or 200 kilometres per hour (km/h) may be classified as a crime in the new Highway Code, which is already 70% finalised.
The ACP wants Lisbon residents to vote on ending shared e-scooters. Bolt, Lime, and Bird respond that the cause of accidents is “far” from micromobility.
