Want to know who funds the presidential candidates? You can't. Audit body conceals donors' identities
More than 90% of the presidential candidates' campaigns are financed through public funding, but for every €1,000 estimated in the total expected revenue, €240 is raised through private donations. However, transparency about who the donors are is lacking, and voters do not know who is ultimately injecting the money.
Left Bloc questions Government over support for Savannah
The company expects to begin construction this year. The Left Bloc says it views the Government's support with 'deep concern' and challenges the Executive to produce the contractual documentation.
Prevention of radicalisation: PJ calls for the disclosure of a plan kept secret by the SSI
The Polícia Judiciária (PJ) is urging the publication of a plan on preventing radicalisation that the Serviço de Informações de Segurança (SSI) has kept secret.
EU auditor warns of transparency risks for innovation funds in the budget
The European Court of Auditors highlights “some risks in terms of compliance, transparency, accountability and the ability to trace how funds are spent”.
Legal flaw prevents public access to the earnings of all candidates
A flaw in the law prevents public access to the earnings of the Presidential candidates. Financial declarations that were not submitted at least 30 days before the election — the deadline set by law — can only be consulted after the vote. Of the 11 candidates, only three income declarations are currently available.
André Ventura says he will be 'crystal clear' when disclosing donations
Portuguese politician André Ventura says he will be 'crystal clear' in publishing the details of donations received.
André Ventura says he will be 'crystal clear' when disclosing donations
The presidential candidate and leader of Chega again stated today that he will publish the list of donations to his campaign so that everything is 'crystal clear', something he had already promised on 20 December.
Transparency of presidential candidates: heightened duty or invasion of private life?
This analysis examines how demands for transparency from presidential hopefuls in the run-up to the 18 January election have become a tactical weapon between rivals. It explores the tension between legitimate public interest in candidates’ backgrounds and the risk of intrusive exposure of private life, reviews the legal and ethical boundaries, and argues for clearer, proportionate rules and safeguards to balance accountability, privacy and fair campaigning.
Marques Mendes remains under pressure
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Gouveia e Melo says Mendes's lack of transparency could become a problem between the Portuguese and the candidate. Jorge Pinto backtracks but insists he will still stand in the election. Seguro says he will not negotiate or give in to pressure. Edited by Natália Carvalho.
Marques Mendes says indiscriminate probing is degrading democracy; Gouveia e Melo points to opacity
Presidential candidate Luís Marques Mendes warned on Friday about the difference between legitimate scrutiny of ties between politics and business and an indiscriminate probing that is degrading democracy, while Gouveia e Melo pointed to opacity as the factor behind the deterioration. These positions were voiced during the radio debate with eight candidates for the Presidency of the Republic, ...
Marques Mendes says intrusive investigation undermines democracy; Gouveia e Melo highlights lack of transparency
The positions emerged during a radio debate featuring eight candidates for the Presidency of the Republic.
Generalised transparency
There is already a law that provides for generalised transparency and the disclosure of politicians' assets.
If PM does not withdraw appeal to Constitutional Court about Transparency Body it prevents scrutiny of all politicians, says Civic Front
The Civic Front association regrets the Prime Minister's intransigence in insisting on not withdrawing the appeal he lodged with the Constitutional Court in the summer regarding the actions of the Transparency Body. The association says the appeal is preventing the body from scrutinising the declarations of interests of all politicians who own companies.
Candidate "desperate" and "business facilitator": Gouveia e Melo and Marques Mendes heat up final presidential debate
The head-to-head was marked by an exchange of accusations over transparency, or the lack of it.
Mystery surrounding the fortune of the Government's richest man: €3.27 million with an uncertain destination
Rui Armindo Freitas told the Transparency Authority last September that term and demand deposits had fallen by €3.27 million, but the whereabouts of the money are not apparent.
22:00 — António Filipe and Seguro debate transparency
Seguro promises to disclose his list of clients and António Filipe cuts in: “I don't have any.” Also: Lula da Silva's warnings to South America about an imminent war in Venezuela.
André Ventura and Catarina Martins want transparency over campaign donations
The leader of Chega challenged rivals to make public the list of donations to the campaign. Cotrim Figueiredo said transparency should be a requirement, but “it should not taint the whole campaign”.
Marques Mendes' list remains a talking point among candidates
Gouveia e Melo says he has only one income to declare: his Navy income. The candidate also says he is willing to disclose who the campaign's funders are.
Ventura challenges rivals to disclose list of campaign donations
He is calling on his opponents to publish the names and amounts of donations received for their campaign.
The "hunt" for presidential candidates' incomes
It is Marques Mendes' turn to be questioned about amounts he must justify. And also: Lisbon's budget has been approved — but will anything change?
Majority of Portuguese want protection against energy poverty
Eurobarometer data reveals that 45% of Portuguese respondents want more clarity and transparency in energy bills, while 39% call for better protection for vulnerable consumers.
Housing package is "insufficient" for tenants
The association advocates for the creation of a national rental registry to make contract registration mandatory, combat tax evasion, increase transparency, and lower prices.
Labour reform must be built on consensus, transparency, and balance, says CTP
The president of the Confederation of Tourism of Portugal (CTP) stated today in Macau that the labour reform should be constructed with consensus, transparency, and balance, reiterating criticism of the general strike which he describes as “untimely and disproportionate.”