Immigration Rules Tighten, Minister Faces No-Confidence Threat
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Portugal is undergoing significant shifts in its domestic landscape, with the President, António José Seguro, officially promulgating the 'Return Law' after seeking legal certainty. This comes as the government moves to implement a stricter immigration policy, closing avenues for residency without a prior visa, impacting those seeking to reside through professional training or having a minor child.
Political tensions are escalating, particularly around Luís Neves, the Minister of Home Affairs, who addressed the public amid threats of a no-confidence motion against the government. Meanwhile, the 'Elevador da Glória' case continues to draw attention, with reports indicating that Carris has not opened any disciplinary proceedings, though victims are now advised they can claim compensation in the criminal case, and the funicular is not expected to return until 2029.
Further domestic news includes an ongoing spy trial, significant regulatory changes as the taxi sector integrates TVDE activities, and an environmental alert from the group Zero regarding a more than doubling of beach closures for swimming this summer due to sophisticated environmental crime. Political parties are also beginning to propose measures for the state budget, focusing on social inheritance and IRS reductions.