Emergency network misses out on 780 generators despite available millions
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A significant issue in public administration has emerged with 780 generators for the critical SIRESP emergency network remaining unpurchased, despite €9.1 million in Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) funds being available for their acquisition. This situation is linked to ongoing scrutiny of the network's management.
Meanwhile, daily life in Lisbon has been impacted by a 24-hour strike that has paralyzed the city's Metro system, with no minimum circulation services in effect. Economically, a new survey indicates that 63% of Portuguese citizens have postponed personal projects due to the rising cost of living. In political developments, a poll shows that 60% of Portuguese are satisfied with President António José Seguro, though younger and poorer citizens express less conviction.
Further political attention is on the Ministry of Internal Administration, where Carneiro advocates for a remodeling. André Ventura, Leader of the Opposition and President of Chega, is presiding over a Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry (CPI) concerning Luís Neves, the Minister of Home Affairs. The government is also expected to announce Lufthansa as the favored new shareholder for TAP.