Latest news and stories about youth policy in Portugal for expats and residents.
The presence of the PPD/PSD in the Government of the Republic cannot condition our ability to give a voice to an entire generation that demands equal opportunities to those enjoyed by our parents. Opinion by Diogo Lima
President Seguro warned during the Arraiolos Group meeting in Slovenia that a Europe failing to provide housing and prospects to its youth risks losing the confidence of future generations, while urging for deeper political integration in areas such as energy, defense, and social policy to ensure the continent's future.
The State Budget proposal for 2027 was delivered by the Government this Thursday and, among the measures presented, there are some specifically aimed at young people.
Youth IMT exemption, public guarantee, youth IRS, psychologist voucher, and nutritionist voucher... Which measures in this year's State Budget have an impact on the lives of young people?
Home News Tavira's Municipal Youth Strategy is now open for consultation Tavira's Municipal Youth Strategy is now open for consultation Residents can contribute to future municipal youth policies until November 9th.
The head of the Order of Psychologists, Sofia Ramalho, analyses the potential impacts of banning social media for young people, a measure announced this Wednesday by the European Union. The expert highlights the importance of this proposal being 'progressive'.
The European Parliament approved a set of recommendations this Tuesday for better integrating the perspectives of young people into all areas of European Union policy.
The event brought together 40 young Portuguese people and figures from national and European politics
In a city council meeting, Setúbal approved its membership in the cooperation platform promoted by the Gerador Cultural Association and gave the green light to the Municipal Strategic Youth Plan.
The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports identified as a feminist when asked about the 'Conservative Women of Portugal' movement, stating that 'more active feminists are still needed' as long as women earn less than men. The minister spoke at the PSD Summer University, where she and MEP Lídia Pereira addressed the emergence of the new movement, with Balseiro Lopes emphasizing that gender inequality remains a pressing issue. Lídia Pereira argued that conservatism and women's rights are not inherently incompatible, while the minister highlighted government policies for youth, including tax exemptions for first-time homebuyers and the expansion of the psychologist voucher scheme.
The President of the Funchal Municipal Assembly wants young people to be able to “study, work and start a family” and for “no one to be left behind”.
On the eve of International Youth Day, António José Seguro intended to “project the future with young people who do not give up on the interior and who know that the interior needs an opportunity.”
Young people eligible to apply in 2025 and 2026 have not yet been able to submit their applications because the State has not opened the registration process.
The head of a Latin American institute in Portugal calls for increased resources and assistance for the youth population.
The French parliament has definitively approved a bill today that prohibits access to social media for those under 15, becoming the first country in the European Union to apply this ban to teenagers of this age.
The French parliament definitively approved a bill this Tuesday that prohibits social media access for minors under 15, becoming the first European Union country to apply this ban to adolescents of this age. The measure, which will come into force in September, was approved with 279 votes in favour and...
On World Population Day, the article highlights that the lack of opportunities and support for the youth will lead to the continued demographic ageing of Portugal.
The Autonomy Forum, promoted by the JSD and MEP Paulo Cabral, takes place between Wednesday and Friday and includes visits to the European Parliament, the European Commission, and NATO.
Young people identify Portugal as “excessively centralised”.
Paulo Lopes Marcelo (PSD) suggests a pedagogical model, Dália Miranda (PS) wants total restrictions until age 16, and Jorge Miguel Teixeira (IL) advocates for education instead of state control.
The central issue is not whether young people are willing to serve the country, but whether the country still knows how to call upon them for a collective mission.
The revision of the youth association law is under public consultation and provides for the reformulation of funding for youth associations and a monitoring committee for support.
The measure proposed by the PSD and CDS was approved in Parliament against the wishes of the military. Associations contest that they were not consulted and criticise the lack of focus on retaining young people.
Mobile phones represent “unimaginable toxicity” for the youngest, the ombudsman stressed. In defence of her position, the official cited content circulating on social media platforms such as TikTok.
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The government initiative seeks to attract youth participation by offering the cost of driving lessons and tests.
Bruno Ventura, PSD deputy, explains how the “Defend Portugal” programme works, proposed by the Social Democrats and CDS, which aims to attract young people between 18 and 23 to the Armed Forces by offering a driving licence.
PSD and CDS propose 'Defender Portugal': young people aged 18 to 23 would receive €439 and a free driving licence for 3 to 6 weeks of military training. The measure, reported by Público, is still a proposal.
João Pedro Louro, president of the JSD, comments on the importance of António José Seguro's speech at the solemn session commemorating April 25th.
Reducing the debate on social media access for those under 16 to a dichotomy between permissiveness and repression is simplistic and illusory. Opinion by Ana Rita Bessa
