Frigate Deal Sparks Transparency Row, Court to Review Immigration Law
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New political controversies have emerged as opposition parties Chega and PS accuse the government of a lack of transparency in a 3.9 billion euro frigate acquisition. This comes as the Constitutional Court prepares to review the country's immigration law in August, with the involvement of new judges, a significant development in the ongoing legal process.
Meanwhile, public attention is also turning to a rare solar eclipse expected on Wednesday, with guides available for local viewing. In public health, a new report indicates that while national childhood vaccination targets are largely met, certain regions in the Algarve are falling behind, particularly for HPV, flu, and COVID-19.
Internationally, a Portuguese company has been identified by the FBI as part of a network involved in selling helicopters to Iran, potentially impacting the country's economic relations. Domestically, a controversial movement 'Acordar Portugal' is also under examination.