"SAFE funds could reach the Government in the coming weeks or months"
European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius conducted his first official visit to Portugal, meeting Defence Minister Nuno Melo and Education Minister Fernando Alexandre to discuss defence and space policy. He signalled that SAFE funds could reach the Portuguese government in the coming weeks or months, prompting analytical questions about budget timing, allocation between defence and civil space programmes, and coordination between national ministries and EU institutions. The visit underlined the need for clear planning to integrate incoming EU funding with Portugal’s defence and space policy priorities.
Anacom's 2023 'profits' will not be turned over to the Treasury
Contrary to previous years, the Portuguese Treasury will not receive a single cent of the 'profits' obtained by Anacom in 2023. The ministerial order setting out how to apply those €10.75 million was only published in the Diário da República this Wednesday, 7 January 2026, and does not provide for any ...
Mendes, Seguro and Melo's campaigns cost more than one million. Ventura banks on giveaways
Luís Marques Mendes has the most expensive campaign and António José Seguro is the most optimistic in estimating the subsidy to be received. Gouveia e Melo expects to receive €700,000 and Ventura €400,000.
