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Lawyers file complaints against judges as dispute over court fines deepens

The Order of Lawyers has decided to archive court complaints about legal delays and instead file its own against judges. The move escalates opposition to a new law that introduces fines for dilatory acts in criminal proceedings.

The Court of Auditors has found 526 million euros in subsidies it cannot properly explain in its review of the 2025 General State Account, citing lost taxes and unrecorded assets. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has warned the opposition that times are not for playing around regarding the state budget, while remaining open to negotiating constitutional reforms with the Socialists and other parties.

Institutional landlords now account for 22.6% of new rental contracts, typically charging higher rates than individuals. Elsewhere, a report on recent exam failures suggests a recommendation involving automated answer-sheet cutting reportedly made the problem worse. The Ministry of Education and Science is sending these findings to Parliament to account for the technical failures during the assessment process.

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Order of Lawyers Escalates Conflict with Judiciary

The Order of Lawyers has intensified its opposition to a new law by unanimously deciding to archive complaints of dilatory acts from courts and initiating formal complaints against judges. This action escalates the dispute over legislation that introduces fines for delays in criminal proceedings.

PM Montenegro Seeks Support for Constitutional Review and Budget

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the Democratic Alliance (AD) coalition, has initiated discussions on a constitutional review, reassuring Rui Carneiro, Secretary-General of the Socialist Party (PS), of his priority while not excluding André Ventura, leader of the opposition party Chega. Montenegro also urged the opposition to act responsibly regarding the state budget, cautioning against frivolous actions.

Companies Dominate New Rental Contracts, Charge Higher Rents

In the past year, institutional landlords, primarily companies, were responsible for 22.6% of new rental contracts signed in Portugal. These corporate landlords consistently charge higher rents compared to individual landlords.

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