Inquiry Disputes and Financial Secrecy Concerns Emerge
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New political tensions have flared as Chega's proposal for a parliamentary inquiry into Minister of Home Affairs Luís Neves was rejected, with party leader André Ventura accusing the President of the Assembly of the Republic, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, of defending corruption. In a separate development, the Socialist Party announced its support for a new Parliamentary Inquiry Commission to investigate the case of national exams, indicating ongoing scrutiny across government functions.
Concerns over transparency are heightened by a fresh report revealing that financial supervisors, including the Bank of Portugal and CMVM, are not disclosing the names of 75% of condemned entities. This comes as a new report highlights that one in ten patients in the healthcare system suffers avoidable harm during medical care, adding to the pressures on public services. The government is also moving to grant municipalities powers to combat 'facade stores'.
In other news, a high-speed boat linked to drug trafficking was intercepted near Sesimbra, leading to 11 arrests. Academically, a report emphasizes the significant impact of class size on learning, particularly for disadvantaged students. Looking ahead, a heatwave with temperatures between 30-38°C is forecast to begin on Saturday. Meanwhile, Benfica celebrated a historic victory against AC Milan at San Siro.