Legal: Government policy news in Lisboa, Portugal

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.

Chega party leader André Ventura has announced a challenge to the Constitutional Court regarding the Single Social Benefit (PSU), specifically contesting the mandatory social work requirements for individuals with severe disabilities and cancer.

The Sana hotel group, already owing over four million euros in rent for the Quartel da Graça concession, has formally requested a contract review citing a need for financial rebalancing.

The Portuguese government is set to approve the Single Social Benefit, a measure consolidating 13 welfare programs including the RSI, to meet Recovery and Resilience Plan requirements and secure 500 million euros in funding.

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 Minister of Labour reconvenes with the UGT and business confederations to resume labour law reform negotiations following an appeal from the President of the Republic to resolve the recent impasse.

The new President took office in Belém, emphasizing the need for national stability while highlighting critical challenges including an ageing population, healthcare and housing deficits, and a slow judicial system.

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Lisbon and Porto to protest against the government's proposed changes to the labour law, known as the 'Work XXI' reform. Led by the CGTP union, the protests highlighted concerns that the reforms would negatively impact workers' rights. CGTP's Secretary-General, Tiago Oliveira, called for the government to withdraw the labour package, emphasizing its detrimental effects on the workforce.

Lisbon introduces a night-time ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages for street consumption effective tonight. Vendors face fines of €150–€1,000 for individuals and €350–€3,000 for businesses; the measure is presented as a regulatory step to curb night-time public disorder and enhance public safety.

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.