Neves faces renewed scrutiny after audit; road safety, wine surplus concern.
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Minister for Home Affairs Luís Neves is facing intensified pressure today as the Minister of Justice has ordered an audit of the Judiciary Police (PJ) and an internal evaluation of Neves's leadership. This comes amid ongoing financial irregularity probes and a new report detailing construction work performed by a contractor at the home of the PJ's financial director. Neves could face a fine and a parliamentary inquiry in September.
In other domestic news, Portugal's efforts to improve road safety have stagnated, with road fatalities remaining at levels seen a decade ago and serious injuries increasing significantly. The country is also grappling with a substantial surplus in wine production, far exceeding market demand. Additionally, a new report shed light on the process faced by individuals denied entry into the country at Lisbon Airport, including detention and waiting periods.
The current head of government is Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, leading a minority Democratic Alliance coalition. The head of state is President António José Seguro, and the main opposition is the Chega party, led by André Ventura.