A petition calling for a parliamentary debate on the privatization of Arrábida beaches has gathered over 8,900 signatures and is set to be submitted to the Assembly of the Republic next week.

The Portuguese Assembly of the Republic is expected to move beyond commemorative speeches to make real commitments regarding autonomies, rather than just engaging in celebratory acts.

A debate on labor law in Portugal has drawn criticism, with UGT vice-president José Abraão warning of populism in the Assembly of the Republic, while AEMinho president Ramiro Brito called it a good start despite the reform being 'short'.

Leitão Amaro did not rule out concessions to Chega, the only party that saw a 'path' to approve the PSU, which aggregates 13 social supports and will be voted on in the Assembly of the Republic.

António Leitão Amaro, Portugal's Minister of the Presidency, condemned "regrettable" behavior that occurred in front of the Assembly of the Republic and expressed gratitude to the security forces.

Lisbon has lost 2000 hospital beds, exacerbating pressure on continuous care services. An association president stated in the Assembly of the Republic that the PRR (Recovery and Resilience Plan) was "catastrophic," with two-thirds of planned beds not implemented due to delays.

The President of the Assembly of the Republic, Aguiar-Branco, highlighted that human rights are universal and cannot be taken for granted. He affirmed that these values are non-negotiable and apply to everyone.

Nuno Melo has raised concerns about the constitutionality of laws proposed by the PS and Chega parties, arguing that some matters fall under executive competence while others are parliamentary, specifically mentioning a diploma that reinforces the Assembly of the Republic's powers in Defense.

Portugal's Assembly of the Republic approved a treaty establishing the equivalence of basic and secondary education studies between Brazil and Portugal.

The President of the Assembly of the Republic has referred a communist party project to revoke the prohibition of strikes for the Public Security Police (PSP) to a committee, with reservations regarding public safety and order.

Delgado Alves's back did more for the honor of Parliament than the direct words of the President of the Assembly of the Republic. Opinion by João Miguel Tavares

Portugal's Minister of Environment and Energy confirmed to the Assembly of the Republic that the government is committed to finalizing all outstanding payments for the 'Efficiency Voucher' program by 2026. The ministry will now focus on implementing the Social Climate Fund.

Fernando Alexandre, Portugal's Minister of Science, announced in the Assembly of the Republic that scientific employment needs to be rethought, but did not disclose how this would be implemented.

A suspect has been placed in pre-trial detention for allegedly launching an incendiary device near the Assembly of the Republic during an anti-abortion and anti-euthanasia demonstration on March 21. The incident occurred in Portugal.

Portugal is discussing a labor reform, with political implications for Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. Without parliamentary agreement, forcing a vote in the Assembly of the Republic may highlight his willingness for reforms but lack of parliamentary support.

The controversial Portuguese nationality law continues to be debated in the Assembly of the Republic without guaranteed approval, as parties remain divided on specific provisions, with Chega insisting that nationality applicants involved in serious crimes should lose citizenship and not receive state subsidies.

The Conference of Parliamentary Leaders in Portugal is expected to set a new date today for the election of external bodies of the Assembly of the Republic.

The President of the Assembly of the Republic has requested an inquiry into statements made by Socialist MP Isabel Moreira during a debate on gender change diplomas, following a complaint from the PSD parliamentary leader.

João Cura Mariano argues that the method of appointing judges to Portugal's Constitutional Court by the Assembly of the Republic needs to change, amidst an ongoing impasse and debate over the potential harm of a 'Chega judge'.

The Portuguese Assembly of the Republic is set to discuss initiatives in the coming weeks to elevate several settlements to the status of towns and cities. This follows a previous legislature where 16 villages became towns and two localities, Almancil and Mogadouro, were elevated to cities.

Students from Lisbon schools protested near the Assembly of the Republic during José António Seguro's inauguration, chanting slogans under the motto 'Our life is not for sale' to demand that the climate crisis be put on the agenda.

The vice-president of the socialist parliamentary group in the Assembly of the Republic criticized the exclusion of Monchique and Alcoutim from the exceptional and temporary reconstruction aid scheme, advocating for their inclusion.

Portugal's anti-racism commission, a body of the Assembly of the Republic, has at least 23 racism complaints awaiting analysis due to a delay in hiring staff to process them.

Portugal's PAN party will submit a proposal to the Assembly of the Republic next week, seeking to create a database of animal abusers to prevent convicted individuals from registering or selling companion animals.

The Portuguese Assembly of the Republic has approved a recommendation to the government, proposed by the Chega party, to repair the IC3 and ER 347 road sections that were closed after severe weather and to compensate Penela for extraordinary expenses.

The Portuguese Assembly of the Republic is discussing new labor legislation, with the CGTP union protesting in the streets and the UGT union present in the parliamentary galleries.

The Portuguese government requested urgency for the approval of the PSU (Public Services Unit) proposal, which was submitted to the Assembly of the Republic three months before the RRP deadline, risking the loss of millions of euros after eight months of preparation.

The President of the Portuguese Assembly of the Republic, Aguiar-Branco, has blocked the referral of statements made by the Minister of Health to the Public Prosecutor's Office, stating there are no 'facts susceptible to justify an institutional participation of the Assembly,' though parties can still act individually. The Chega party protested this decision.

The Assembly of the Republic will elect four judges for the Constitutional Court on June 12, after the President rejected Chega's proposal to elect only three, accelerating the process.

The Portuguese Assembly of the Republic unanimously voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of Socialist MP Humberto Brito, who is involved in a case concerning alleged crimes of defamation and injury in Penafiel.

The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) has opted not to present its own motion of condolence for Carlos Brito in the Assembly of the Republic, instead planning to vote on an initiative from the Parliament's President.

The President of the Portuguese Assembly of the Republic, Aguiar-Branco, warned parliamentary parties about the necessity of negotiating with the existing Parliament. He emphasized that this is the 'only way to build solutions' for the country.

Nearly 100 ride-sharing drivers and operators are protesting in Lisbon, marching towards the headquarters of Bolt and Uber and planning to reach the Assembly of the Republic.

Tensions within Portuguese politics were highlighted when Pedro Delgado Alves turned his back on the President of the Assembly of the Republic. The incident points to internal disagreements between political figures like Seguro and Aguiar Branco.

Gisèle Pelicot has been invited by the Portuguese Assembly of the Republic to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, with a proposal also being made for her to receive the Order of Liberty.

The Portuguese government has submitted a legislative authorization proposal to the Assembly of the Republic to create a new special process for the sale of properties integrated into undivided inheritances, allowing spouses of heirs to force their sale.

The Portuguese Assembly of the Republic unanimously approved the lifting of immunity for a Chega party deputy, who faces defamation charges after reporting an attempted extortion.

In the Assembly of the Republic, the Portuguese President reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the Constitution, while political figure Seguro called for a "more just and solidary society" and highlighted the National Health Service and Housing as priorities.

A legislative proposal by Portugal's Liberal Initiative (IL) to amend the Climate Framework Law, which could have opened the door to nuclear power and deep-sea mining, was rejected in January after a heated debate in the Assembly of the Republic.

A community of 81 collectives in Portugal has launched a petition to the Assembly of the Republic, seeking changes to the Penal Code after medal-winning athletes Agate de Sousa, Isaac Nader, and Gerson Baldé were subjected to racist insults on social media.

Students of higher education in Lisbon are holding a demonstration on National Student Day, marching towards the Assembly of the Republic to demand better scholarships, housing conditions, and mental health support, following morning meetings with two ministers.

The CGTP union has announced a 'great national demonstration' for April 17 in front of the Assembly of the Republic, aiming to continue the fight against the new labor package, with its secretary criticizing government actions against workers.

The president of the Serb Democratic Party (SDS), Branko Blanuša, spoke out after the Prime Minister of the Republic of Srpska, Savo Minić, resigned for the second time in two months.

(ANSA) - PRISTINA, 25 FEB - The Italian Ambassador to Kosovo, Maurizio Antonini, met yesterday with the President of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu. The meeting took place in a cordial and constructive atmosphere and represented an important opportunity to reaffirm the ongoing commitment to strengthening cooperation between our two countries. During the meeting, the priorities of the Assembly were also discussed in depth and current developments in the political frame...

The President of the Assembly of the Republic, Aguiar-Branco, expressed hope that the actions of the new Minister of Internal Administration (MAI) will gather consensus, emphasizing the importance of this portfolio.

The coordinator of the Left Bloc (BE) met with the President of the Republic and denounced that the dispatch from the President of the Assembly of the Republic (AR) flagrantly violates applicable constitutional norms, calling it a 'political trick'.

The Portuguese National Election Commission (CNE) will be unable to meet its deadline for submitting the 2027 budget to the Assembly of the Republic after its proposal of 3.1 million euros was rejected.

The Secretary-General of CGTP stated that the confederation has taken on the fight against the new labor package, calling for a protest in front of the Assembly of the Republic to ensure workers' voices are heard.

A consensus has been reached in the Portuguese Assembly of the Republic for the reopening of the 96-kilometer Corgo railway line, which previously connected Régua to Vila Real and Chaves.

Portuguese political parties have reached a consensus in the Assembly of the Republic to recognize fibromyalgia as a chronic disease. This agreement paves the way for a review of disability tables for the condition.

A government bill proposing changes to labor legislation, including new dismissal compensation rules that would only apply to future cases, was submitted to the Assembly of the Republic on Tuesday.

The article suggests that the significance of May 13th continues to reveal more about Portugal than the Assembly of the Republic, highlighting the persistence of the national soul despite decades of secularization and spiritual impoverishment.

The President of the Portuguese Assembly of the Republic, Aguiar Branco, presented a vote of condolence to honor the "legacy of political struggle" of the late Carlos Brito. Communist parties did not initiate the vote, while the Left Bloc announced its own.

The President of the Portuguese Assembly of the Republic, Aguiar-Branco, welcomed his Ukrainian counterpart, emphasizing Ukraine's fight as Europe's fight for freedom. They addressed a plenary session and inaugurated a war exhibition.

After lunch with the President of the Assembly of the Republic, the student highlights the growth of the Portuguese aerospace sector, but confesses that the size of other countries may lead to her…

The President of the Assembly of the Republic, Aguiar-Branco, has spoken out against populism, stating that "we have been accepting the idea that politicians are hiding something." He was praised by some parties after the ceremony.

Former PS Secretary-General Pedro Nuno has returned to the Assembly of the Republic, where he sharply criticized the current government as 'mediocre' and 'incompetent,' also targeting 'tacticisms' within his own party.

Nelson Vassalo, identified as a 'terrorist against hate,' was reportedly planning to use a Molotov cocktail during the 'March for Life' event. The Portuguese Assembly of the Republic was a potential target for the planned attack.

The Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) has requested a parliamentary debate on the decree-law, published in December, that established the Agency for Research and Innovation, replacing the FCT. The party aims to bring the matter to the Assembly of the Republic for discussion.

An opinion piece questions the premise that certain rights are beyond discussion, specifically in the context of a 14-year-old's ability to change name and sex, and the role of the Assembly of the Republic in debating such laws.

The President of the Assembly of the Republic has opened an inquiry into Socialist MP Isabel Moreira following a complaint from Hugo Soares. The complaint stems from Moreira's comments linking votes by PSD, Chega, and CDS to the death of Gisberta during a debate on gender change legislation.

The Academic Federation of Porto, representing over 80,000 students, announced the creation of four multidisciplinary working groups to develop proposals for the country's modernization, which they intend to present to the Assembly of the Republic.

A political impasse in Portugal questions whether the Socialist Party (PS) will be compelled to allocate one of its seats in the Constitutional Court to the Chega party, as discussions continue regarding appointments to external bodies of the Assembly of the Republic.

Sector associations warn of the risk of dismissals and "slavery" after the debate in the Assembly of the Republic. The PSD's proposal to allow taxis in TVDE is considered "unthinkable."

Farmers in Portugal protested in front of the Assembly of the Republic, expressing opposition to the EU-Mercosur treaty and dissatisfaction with the government's response to recent bad weather.

The President of the Assembly of the Republic, Aguiar-Branco, will visit Alcácer do Sal on Monday, a municipality recently affected by floods, as part of the 'Parliament close' initiative.