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Political parties in Spain and Portugal are calling for an investigation into allegations that FIFA President Gianni Infantino promised the 2030 World Cup final to Morocco in exchange for political support.
A potential 10 million euro incentive package for electric vehicle purchases may launch in the second half of the year, contingent on the stabilization of the Middle East crisis and the reallocation of current transport sector subsidies.
This Thursday features key developments including the ECB interest rate decision, parliamentary debates on immigration and asylum laws, and high-level government meetings amidst the ongoing SIRESP controversy.
The Socialist Party is advocating for Lusa to adopt the RTP governance model, arguing it ensures independence and aligns with European regulatory standards.
The Entity for Transparency (EpT) has clarified that Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's public disclosure of his former company's client list does not exempt him from his legal declaratory obligations, while also defending the legality of the number of notifications sent to his office.
The Cascais PSD has officially handed over municipal portfolios to Chega, following a governance agreement approved by Chega's national leadership. The party, led by Ventura, will now oversee the portfolios for transparency and sports. In response, the Socialist Party (PS) has decided to return their portfolios in protest, marking a significant shift in the local political landscape.
The national champion remains undefeated in the league. Additionally, André Ventura says that the Socialist Party is aligned with the Government to prevent a reduction in fuel taxes.
The Minister says the “idea of hostility towards Russia is impertinent”, clarifying that Portugal “is against the regime” and not against the country. The government will not “boycott” the 2030 World Cup, he guarantees.
Guarantee from Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho. Also, Sporting makes its debut in the current edition of the Champions League against Galatasaray, a team from Turkey.
The Eagles visit San Siro on September 16th, and on the final matchday, early next year, they host AZ Alkmaar on January 28th. Furthermore, at the IL's return to parliament, Mariana Leitão accuses the Government of false promises.
Minister of the Presidency, Leitão Amaro, nevertheless refuses to respond to the conditions set by José Luís Carneiro. Also, Benfica's starting eleven for the first leg of the Europa League play-off.
Faced with the biggest border collapse in recent European history, five parties from opposing political families have discovered the same target: the 2030 World Cup
Patrícia Silva wins her first medal in major outdoor competitions by running 1500 metres in 4 minutes and 9 seconds. Additionally, the PS criticises the Prime Minister and the Government.
The PS leader also says that the Government has been blocking the proposals presented by the PS to reduce the cost of living. Additionally, Patrícia Silva won the bronze medal at the European Athletics Championships.
The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport assures that nothing will compromise the delivery of the 'best World Cup ever'.
Livre has requested Morocco's removal from the joint 2030 World Cup organisation with Portugal and Spain. However, the appeal did not gain traction among the major parties. The PCP and BE highlight that they had already expressed opposition to this composition since it was first announced.
The party argues that the “instrumentalisation of Moroccan citizens in Ceuta” has made the co-organisation “unsustainable”.
The political party Livre has formally requested that the Portuguese government and the Football Federation reconsider Morocco's role as a co-host for the upcoming World Cup, citing concerns over the country's international reputation.
Livre is now taking the matter directly to the Prime Minister, considering that Morocco's participation in organising the next football World Cup has become unsustainable.
The request follows the massive influx of migrants into Ceuta from that North African country.
The political party Livre has written to Prime Minister Montenegro urging the government to reconsider co-hosting the 2030 World Cup alongside Morocco.
The Livre party wants Portugal to reject co-hosting the World Cup with Morocco due to the migration crisis in Ceuta.
Jorge Pinto argues that Portugal and Spain should remain in the tournament's organisation, but that Morocco should be excluded due to political and security issues, as well as the events in Ceuta.
The party justifies its position citing the events in Ceuta
The political party Livre has requested that Portugal pull out of the 2030 World Cup organisation alongside Morocco due to the ongoing migrant crisis in Ceuta.
The mass entry of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has reached Portuguese politics. The Livre party argues that Portugal should reject the joint organisation of the 2030 World Cup with Morocco, calling into question a strategic partnership involving Portugal, Spain, and the North African country.
The political party Livre is calling for Portugal to withdraw from the joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup alongside Morocco and Spain.
The political party Livre advocates for Portugal to decline the joint organisation of the 2030 football World Cup alongside Morocco.
